Dozens of demonstrators rallied at Five Corners in Essex Junction this afternoon, calling for changes to how federal immigration agents operate. The protest comes after a deadly shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis that has sparked demonstrations across the United States. The rally drew people despite frigid, snowy conditions, with participants saying they felt compelled to speak out against federal immigration enforcement. “This invigorates and makes you feel not alone,” said Kip Demoll of Burlington. “Watching the news can be really hard, and sometimes it makes you cry, but knowing there are people honking and showing support, that’s really helpful.”Participants said the incident in Minneapolis, where a 37‑year‑old intensive care unit nurse was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during a protest against enforcement operations, motivated them to come out today despite the weather.
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. —
Dozens of demonstrators rallied at Five Corners in Essex Junction this afternoon, calling for changes to how federal immigration agents operate.
The protest comes after a deadly shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis that has sparked demonstrations across the United States.
The rally drew people despite frigid, snowy conditions, with participants saying they felt compelled to speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
“This invigorates and makes you feel not alone,” said Kip Demoll of Burlington. “Watching the news can be really hard, and sometimes it makes you cry, but knowing there are people honking and showing support, that’s really helpful.”
Participants said the incident in Minneapolis, where a 37‑year‑old intensive care unit nurse was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during a protest against enforcement operations, motivated them to come out today despite the weather.