Hundreds Rally in Cincinnati for National Day of Action Protest

Demonstrators gathered outside the Hamilton County Courthouse to protest against ICE

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati on Friday for a National Day of Action protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protesters rallied against the agency's policies and practices, calling for its abolition.

Why it matters

The National Day of Action protest in Cincinnati was part of a nationwide series of demonstrations against ICE, reflecting growing public opposition to the agency's immigration enforcement tactics and calls from some activists and politicians to dismantle or significantly reform it.

The details

Protesters carried signs and chanted slogans denouncing ICE and its treatment of immigrants. The demonstration was peaceful, with no reports of arrests or clashes with law enforcement.

  • The protest took place on January 30, 2026.

The players

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

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The takeaway

The National Day of Action protest in Cincinnati reflects the ongoing debate over immigration policy and the role of federal agencies like ICE, with activists and some political leaders calling for significant reforms or the agency's abolition.