Greenville Protest Calls for Accountability on Immigration, Trump Policies

South Carolina advocate discusses ICE efforts during Presidents' Day rally in Falls Park

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Protesters gathered in Greenville, South Carolina's Falls Park on Presidents' Day to demand accountability from elected representatives and call for action on immigration policies and the legacy of the Trump administration. A local immigration advocate spoke at the rally, discussing ICE enforcement efforts in the state and across the country.

Why it matters

The protest reflects ongoing concerns in the community about immigration enforcement and the political fallout from the Trump presidency, which continue to be divisive issues at the local and national level.

The details

The rally in Falls Park featured speeches from a South Carolina immigration advocate who discussed the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state and nationwide. Protesters called for their elected representatives to take action and be held accountable on these issues.

  • The protest took place on Presidents' Day (February 16, 2026) in Greenville, South Carolina.

The players

South Carolina Immigration Advocate

A local advocate who spoke at the rally about ICE enforcement efforts in the state and across the country.

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What they’re saying

“We are here today to call for dissent by the people, accountability by our reps. (representatives), and action from both,”

— South Carolina Immigration Advocate (wn.com)

The takeaway

The Greenville protest highlights the ongoing tensions and calls for change around immigration policies and the political legacy of the Trump administration, which continue to be divisive issues at the local and national level.