Thousands Protest ICE at Arizona Capitol

Demonstrators demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave the state

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Thousands of people gathered at the Arizona Capitol on Friday to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), chanting "Fuck ICE" and waving signs. The protest, organized by the Phoenix chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, was part of a national day of demonstration against ICE's aggressive tactics and the mass deportation agenda of the Trump administration. Similar protests also took place at Arizona State University's Tempe campus and around the Phoenix Valley.

Why it matters

The protest comes amid heightened ICE activity in the Phoenix area, including a recent raid on all Zipps Sports Grill locations that led to the arrest of 39 people. Protesters also referenced the recent killings of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by immigration agents, which were initially labeled as "domestic terrorism" by Trump officials before video evidence contradicted the government's narrative.

The details

The protest was organized in part by the Phoenix chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protesters chanted, waved signs, and generally expressed their opposition to ICE and the Trump administration's deportation policies. Similar demonstrations took place at Arizona State University's Tempe campus and around the Phoenix Valley.

  • The protest took place on Friday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Party for Socialism and Liberation

A socialist political party that organized the protest against ICE in Phoenix.

Renee Good

A U.S. citizen killed by immigration agents, whose death was initially labeled as "domestic terrorism" by Trump officials.

Alex Pretti

Another U.S. citizen killed by immigration agents, whose death was also initially labeled as "domestic terrorism" by Trump officials.

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The takeaway

The large-scale protest in Phoenix reflects the growing public backlash against ICE's aggressive tactics and the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies, which have led to the deaths of U.S. citizens and sparked outrage in the local community.