Protesters Gather at Santa Monica Business Center to Protest ICE

Demonstration held at Amazon's Santa Monica office in response to recent ICE actions

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:55am

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Demonstrators gathered in front of Amazon's Santa Monica office to protest recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event marked one of the first large gatherings in the Palisades neighborhood since the January wildfires.

Why it matters

The protest at the Santa Monica 'Water Garden' business center highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and the role of major tech companies like Amazon that have contracts with government agencies like ICE.

The details

The protesters gathered outside the Amazon office, which is located in the Water Garden business complex in Santa Monica. The demonstration was organized in response to recent controversial actions taken by ICE, the federal immigration enforcement agency.

  • The protest took place on January 31, 2026.

The players

Amazon

A major technology company that has faced criticism for its contracts with government agencies like ICE.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement that has been the target of protests over its policies and actions.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to speak out against the unjust actions of ICE and demand accountability from companies like Amazon that enable their harmful practices.”

— Samantha Hernandez, Protest organizer (smmirror.com)

What’s next

Organizers have indicated they plan to hold additional protests and advocacy events in the coming weeks to maintain pressure on ICE and Amazon.

The takeaway

This protest underscores the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and the role of major tech companies in supporting government agencies, which continues to be a contentious issue in communities across the country.