Protesters Rally Against Immigration Enforcement in Santa Ana

Demonstration calls for abolishing ICE and ending deportations

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Hundreds of protesters, including students from nearby high schools, gathered at Sasscer Park in Santa Ana, California and then marched downtown to Ross Street as part of a nationwide 'ICE Out!' day of action opposing the Trump administration's ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.

Why it matters

The protest reflects growing grassroots opposition to the federal government's immigration policies, with activists calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and an end to deportations that have separated many families.

The details

The demonstrators marched through the streets of Santa Ana, chanting slogans and carrying signs that denounced ICE and demanded more humane treatment of immigrants. The event was organized by a coalition of local advocacy groups seeking to pressure lawmakers and the Biden administration to enact sweeping reforms to the immigration system.

  • The protest took place on January 30, 2026.

The players

Sasscer Park

A public park in Santa Ana, California where the protest began.

Ross Street

The downtown street where the protesters marched to as part of the demonstration.

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What they’re saying

“We won't stop until ICE is abolished and our communities are free from the threat of deportation.”

— Lucia Gomez, Organizer, Orange County Immigrant Youth United

What’s next

Organizers have pledged to continue holding protests and advocacy campaigns until their demands for immigration reform are met by the federal government.

The takeaway

The 'ICE Out!' demonstration in Santa Ana reflects the ongoing grassroots movement against the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies, with activists vowing to keep up the pressure on lawmakers until sweeping changes are enacted.