Protesters to Rally Against ICE Policies and Civil Liberties Erosion in Atlanta

Grassroots group 50501 Georgia organizes march and rally at Georgia State Capitol and ICE field office.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:31pm

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Protesters are expected to gather in downtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon for a peaceful march and rally opposing federal immigration enforcement policies and what organizers describe as a broader erosion of civil liberties and civil rights. The event, titled "ICE OUT EVERYWHERE," is being organized by the grassroots group 50501 Georgia and will feature speeches from several Georgia lawmakers at the state Capitol before continuing to the Atlanta ICE Field Office.

Why it matters

The rally is part of a broader national movement advocating for immigration accountability, constitutional balance, and policies centered on human rights. Organizers say the demonstration is intended to protest increased government overreach, threats to due process, and the treatment of immigrant communities under current federal policies.

The details

Participants will march from Selena S. Butler Park to the Georgia State Capitol, where elected officials are expected to speak, before continuing to the Atlanta ICE Field Office. Organizers say the rally is meant to exercise constitutional rights through peaceful assembly and nonviolent protest.

  • The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The players

50501 Georgia

A grassroots group organizing the "ICE OUT EVERYWHERE" rally and march in Atlanta.

Kim Jackson

A Georgia lawmaker expected to speak at the rally.

Josh McLaurin

A Georgia lawmaker expected to speak at the rally.

Ruwa Romman

A Georgia lawmaker expected to speak at the rally.

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What’s next

Atlanta police have not announced any road closures related to the event as of Sunday morning.

The takeaway

This rally is part of a growing national movement calling for accountability and protections for constitutional rights, particularly in regards to immigration enforcement and civil liberties. The organizers hope to exercise their right to peaceful assembly and nonviolent protest to draw attention to these issues.