Oakland Residents Rally Against ICE and Flock Surveillance

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On Valentine's Day, a group of Oakland residents will rally and march to protest the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Bay Area and the use of Flock surveillance cameras in their neighborhoods. The event, organized by the ICE Out of the Bay Neighborhood Assemblies, will feature street theater, music, puppets, and an encouragement for attendees to wear carnival masks and costumes.

Why it matters

The rally highlights growing community concerns about immigration enforcement tactics and the expansion of surveillance technology, which many see as threats to civil liberties and the safety of undocumented residents. The event is part of a broader movement to create 'sanctuary' spaces and protect vulnerable populations from government overreach.

The details

The rally is being organized by the ICE Out of the Bay Neighborhood Assemblies, a group of autonomous councils where neighbors come together to defend each other against forces that make their lives unlivable. The event will feature street theater, music, puppets, and an encouragement for attendees to wear carnival masks and costumes as a way to celebrate community and reject the surveillance state.

• The rally will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4pm.