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Anti-ICE Protest Planned for Downtown Salisbury
Local groups call for 'no school, no work, no shopping' in solidarity with national shutdown
Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:39pm
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An anti-Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest has been scheduled for Friday afternoon in downtown Salisbury, North Carolina. The rally, organized by Women for Community Justice, Salisbury Indivisible, and the Rowan County Democratic Party, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Church and West Innes streets, in front of the Bell Tower Green.
Why it matters
The protest is part of a nationwide 'shutdown' planned for Friday, where organizers are calling for people to refrain from work, school, and shopping in protest of ICE operations, following the recent killing of protester Alex Pretti by two ICE agents. The Salisbury rally aims to stand in solidarity with the national movement and raise awareness about ICE's controversial tactics.
The details
The Salisbury protest will be held rain or shine and is open to the public. Organizers are encouraging everyone to consider how they can participate in the national shutdown, whether by refraining from shopping, canceling a subscription service, or otherwise avoiding 'business as usual'.
- The protest is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m.
The players
Women for Community Justice
A local organization that is co-organizing the anti-ICE protest in Salisbury.
Salisbury Indivisible
A local activist group that is co-organizing the anti-ICE protest in Salisbury.
Rowan County Democratic Party
The county's Democratic party organization that is co-organizing the anti-ICE protest in Salisbury.
Alex Pretti
A protester who was killed by two ICE agents, sparking the nationwide 'shutdown' protest.
What’s next
The Salisbury protest will be held rain or shine, and organizers are encouraging the public to attend and participate in the national shutdown.
The takeaway
The anti-ICE protest in Salisbury is part of a broader national movement calling for an end to ICE operations and raising awareness about the agency's controversial tactics. The event aims to bring the local community together in solidarity with the nationwide shutdown.
