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SLO County Businesses and Students Join 'ICE Out' Protest
Outrage over recent ICE shootings leads to nationwide shutdown, including in Central California
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:55am
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Businesses across San Luis Obispo County, including Corazon Cafe and Len Cellective, closed their doors on Friday as part of a 'national shutdown' protesting recent fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minneapolis. Hundreds of students at local high schools and Cal Poly also walked out of classes to show solidarity with the undocumented immigrant community.
Why it matters
The 'ICE Out' protest reflects growing outrage over the use of force by ICE, which has faced increased scrutiny and calls for reform in recent years. The shutdown highlights the economic impact that immigrant-owned businesses and students can have when mobilizing against federal immigration policies.
The details
Organizers asked people not to attend work, school, or make purchases on Friday in protest of ICE. Across SLO County, some businesses like Corazon Cafe and Len Cellective closed, while others like General Store in Paso Robles pledged to donate profits to support local immigrant families. Hundreds of high school and Cal Poly students also walked out of classes to show solidarity.
- The 'national shutdown' protest took place on Friday, January 31, 2026.
The players
Corazon Cafe
A cafe in San Luis Obispo that closed its doors to participate in the 'ICE Out' protest.
Len Cellective
A business in San Luis Obispo that closed its doors to participate in the 'ICE Out' protest.
General Store
A business in Paso Robles that pledged to donate profits to support local immigrant families as part of the protest.
The takeaway
The 'ICE Out' protest in SLO County demonstrates the economic and social power of immigrant-owned businesses and students when mobilizing against federal immigration policies. It reflects the growing national movement to reform or abolish ICE in the wake of controversial incidents.
