Montgomery students organize 'SAY NO 2 ICE' march

Protest aims to raise awareness about ICE detention and deportation

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A student-led group in Montgomery, Alabama is organizing a march to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies and practices. The "SAY NO 2 ICE" march is intended to raise awareness about the impacts of ICE detention and deportation on local families and communities.

Why it matters

The march comes amid ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement and the role of ICE. Student activists in Montgomery hope to amplify concerns about the human toll of ICE actions and advocate for more humane policies.

The details

The student organizers are calling on local residents to join the "SAY NO 2 ICE" march, which will take place through the streets of downtown Montgomery. Participants will carry signs and chant slogans to demand an end to ICE raids, detentions, and deportations that they say are tearing families apart.

  • The march is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Montgomery student organizers

A group of high school and college students in Montgomery who have organized the "SAY NO 2 ICE" march to protest ICE policies and practices.

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What they’re saying

“We won't stop until ICE stops terrorizing our communities.”

— Amara Johnson, Student organizer (Montgomery Advertiser)

What’s next

The student organizers say they plan to continue advocacy efforts and protests against ICE after the march, including lobbying local officials to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The takeaway

The "SAY NO 2 ICE" march reflects growing grassroots opposition to aggressive immigration enforcement, especially among younger generations who are demanding more humane policies that keep families together.