Protesters Rally on Presidents Day Over ICE and Federal Authority

Sellersville event draws 50-75 people to oppose immigration enforcement and executive power expansion

Feb. 18, 2026 at 9:39pm

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A Presidents Day protest in Sellersville, Pennsylvania brought between 50 and 75 people to Druckenmiller Park on February 16, 2026, where they gathered to oppose ICE enforcement actions and what speakers described as an expansion of executive authority under President Donald Trump's administration. The event was organized by the left-leaning community group Upper Bucks United and featured speeches criticizing immigration raids and deportations as well as concerns about the Democratic Party's endorsement process.

Why it matters

The protest highlights growing community opposition to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and concerns about the balance of power between the executive branch and other government institutions. It also reflects internal divisions within the Democratic Party over candidate endorsements and the role of grassroots activists.

The details

The rally was organized by Upper Bucks United, an Indivisible-affiliated group, and featured speeches from local religious and political leaders criticizing ICE actions and what they see as an overreach of federal authority. Protesters marched through the town holding signs and chanting slogans. Speakers drew parallels to colonial-era resistance to quartering soldiers and called for the abolition of ICE. The event also touched on intra-party tensions, with organizers urging local Democrats to avoid early endorsements of candidates.

  • The protest took place on Presidents Day, February 16, 2026.
  • This was the second annual Presidents Day demonstration organized by Upper Bucks United under the 'No ICE, No Kings' banner.

The players

Upper Bucks United

A left-leaning community organization affiliated with the national Indivisible network, which previously organized around local issues before becoming an official part of Indivisible.

Rev. Philip Krey

A historian who addressed the crowd and criticized what he called the 'mass rounding up of immigrant neighbors, foreigners, and refugees.'

Juan Vargas

A Dominican immigrant and candidate for state Senate District 16 who called for the abolition of ICE.

Albert Coffman

A local resident who referenced immigration enforcement activity affecting communities in the surrounding area.

Jennifer Angello

A Sellersville resident who expressed disheartened by deportations of undocumented individuals and the revocation of legal status for people legally in the country.

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What they’re saying

“ICE must be abolished.”

— Juan Vargas, Candidate for state Senate District 16

“Every person should have due process rights under the Constitution.”

— Josiah Friesen

“any process' resulting in a Democrat winning the District 16 seat 'is the right process.”

— Steve Santarsiero, State Senator, Bucks County Democratic Party leader

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This protest highlights growing community concerns about aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and the balance of power between the executive branch and other government institutions. It also reflects internal divisions within the Democratic Party over candidate endorsements and the role of grassroots activists.