Denver Businesses, Activists Plan Week of Anti-ICE Protests and Strikes

From a 'Fuck ICE' jog to a nationwide day of no working or shopping, Denver is mobilizing against the federal immigration agency.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:31pm

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In the wake of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two individuals killed during immigration raids by federal agents, Denver has become a hotbed of anti-ICE activism. Residents, activists, and business owners are planning a week of protests, strikes, and other actions to put pressure on ICE and the Trump administration, including a nationwide day of no working or shopping on January 30.

Why it matters

The deaths of Good and Pretti, who had connections to Colorado, have sparked outrage in the state, leading to large protests at the state capitol. Denver has joined a lawsuit against ICE and the Trump administration, and the city's residents are finding various ways to voice their opposition to the federal immigration agency's actions.

The details

Protests are scheduled throughout the week, including a nurses' strike on January 30, a rally and march against Palantir (which provides software to ICE) on January 31, and an 'ICE Out' protest at the state capitol on January 31. Several businesses, including restaurants and shops, have announced they will be closed on January 30 as part of the nationwide 'ICE Out Blackout' strike. Some businesses are also holding fundraisers for immigrant rights organizations.

  • On January 28, a vigil will be held for Alex Pretti, a registered nurse who was killed during an immigration raid.
  • On January 30, a nationwide strike and protest by nurses is planned to take place at hospitals and medical centers across the country.
  • On January 31, a rally and march against Palantir will be held in Denver, and separate 'ICE Out' protests are scheduled in Denver and Boulder.
  • On February 1, a group of runners in Boulder will organize a route that spells out 'Fuck ICE' on running maps.

The players

Renee Good

An individual killed at the hands of federal agents during immigration raids in Minnesota.

Alex Pretti

A registered nurse who was killed during an immigration raid in Minnesota and had connections to Colorado.

Denver Anti War Action (DAWA)

An organization that is co-organizing the rally and march against Palantir on January 31.

Anti-Palantir Coalition

An organization that is co-organizing the rally and march against Palantir on January 31.

Forever Indivisible Boulder

An organization that is organizing the 'ICE Out' protest in Boulder on January 31.

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The takeaway

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