Baltimore Residents Protest ICE with Musical Demonstration

Demonstrators gather outside Baltimore ICE office to voice solidarity with detainees through music and chants.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A group of Baltimore residents held a "noise protest" outside the local ICE office on Friday, using music and chanting to show support for those detained inside. The demonstration came amid recent outrage over leaked video showing cramped conditions at the facility. Organizers said the protest was meant to let detainees know "the people are rising" and to demand their release.

Why it matters

The protest highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and local communities, as well as the role of civil disobedience and grassroots activism in pushing back against controversial ICE policies. It also reflects broader debates around the treatment of detainees and the use of music and noise as forms of political expression.

The details

Demonstrators gathered outside the Baltimore ICE office, mixing chanting with musical performances to send a message to those detained inside. Resident Carrington Scott said the goal was for detainees to "hear us" and know "the people are rising." The protest was held in solidarity with high school student walkouts across the area protesting ICE operations. Organizer Annika Finzel said the event allowed the community to "come together" and "get really noisy" in support of a cause they all believe in.

  • The protest took place on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Carrington Scott

A Baltimore resident who participated in the protest outside the ICE office.

Annika Finzel

A high school student who helped organize a walkout at Franklin High School in solidarity with the ICE protest.

Robert Fraction

A Baltimore resident who expressed outrage over leaked video showing cramped conditions at the local ICE facility.

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What they’re saying

“We're just making noise out here so they can hear us in there and know that we're with you, the people are rising, consciousness is rising, and free them all.”

— Carrington Scott, Baltimore resident (WMAR-2 News)

“It's nice to be able to share a love for this music and come together for something we all support while also getting to be really noisy.”

— Annika Finzel, High school student organizer (WMAR-2 News)

“I wouldn't want to be treated that way. I think nobody should be treated that way.”

— Robert Fraction, Baltimore resident (WMAR-2 News)

What’s next

The protest comes amid ongoing debates around ICE policies and the treatment of detainees. It remains to be seen if the demonstration will spur further activism or lead to any changes in how the Baltimore ICE facility operates.

The takeaway

The musical protest outside the Baltimore ICE office highlights the power of grassroots activism and community solidarity in pushing back against controversial immigration enforcement practices. It demonstrates how creative forms of civil disobedience can bring attention to important social and political issues.