Cleveland Businesses Raise Funds Amid ICE Protest

Local shops donate proceeds to support nationwide demonstration against immigration agency

Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:31am

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A nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brought demonstrators to downtown Cleveland, with some local businesses donating a portion of their proceeds in support of the cause.

Why it matters

The protest in Cleveland reflects growing public opposition to ICE's immigration enforcement policies, with businesses choosing to take a stand by financially supporting the demonstration through fundraising efforts.

The details

Protesters gathered in downtown Cleveland to voice their concerns about ICE's practices, with some local shops and eateries deciding to contribute a percentage of their sales to organizations supporting the nationwide protest movement.

  • The protest took place on January 31, 2026.

The players

ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.

Cleveland businesses

Local shops and eateries in downtown Cleveland that donated proceeds to support the protest against ICE.

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What they’re saying

“We stand in solidarity with those calling for an end to ICE's harmful policies. Our community has a responsibility to support these important demonstrations.”

— Sarah Johnson, Owner, Café Brioso

The takeaway

The Cleveland protest and local business support highlight the growing grassroots opposition to ICE's immigration enforcement tactics, with companies choosing to take a public stance by financially backing the demonstration.