Arizonans Protest ICE Actions in Nationwide Demonstrations

Students walk out, businesses close in solidarity against immigration enforcement.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Across Arizona and the United States, protesters gathered on January 30, 2026 to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. In Tempe, student protesters assembled in front of Arizona State University's Old Main building for a "Stand with Minnesota" protest, while recent ASU graduate Malika Lugogo returned to her alma mater to join the demonstrations.

Why it matters

The nationwide "ICE Out" protests reflect growing public opposition to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and policies, with activists calling for the abolition or significant reform of ICE. Arizona has been a flashpoint for these debates, given its history of controversial state-level immigration laws.

The details

The protests saw students walking out of schools and businesses closing in solidarity with the demonstrators. In Tempe, protesters gathered at Arizona State University to voice their concerns about ICE actions, particularly in relation to events unfolding in Minnesota.

  • The protests took place on January 30, 2026.

The players

Malika Lugogo

A recent graduate of Arizona State University who returned to her alma mater to participate in the protests against ICE.

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The takeaway

The widespread "ICE Out" demonstrations highlight the continued public outcry over immigration enforcement in the U.S., particularly in border states like Arizona that have been at the center of these debates for years.