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On Thursday night, June 12, 2025, approximately 20 demonstrators gathered at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City to protest ICE operations and express support for Los Angeles activists .
Though small in number, the group made a bold statement, marching through the iconic shopping district with flags, signs, and chants.
Signs, Flags, and Messages
Protesters carried Mexican, Honduran, and Pride flags, highlighting diversity and intersectionality. Their signs read:
- “No one is illegal on stolen land”
- In Spanish, “Sin nosotros no son nada” (“Without us, they are nothing”)
These slogans conveyed opposition to deportation policies and solidarity with migrants .
Voices Against ICE
- One protester spoke to FOX4, condemning ICE’s tactics for “ripping families apart.”
- Another stated that immigrants come to the U.S. “seeking freedom” — an idea interrupted by deportations .
Despite the peaceful setting of a shopping Plaza, their message was loud: ICE operations are tearing communities apart.
Protest Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, June 12, 2025, evening |
| Location | Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri |
| Number of Participants | ~20 local demonstrators |
| Flags Displayed | Mexican, Honduran, Pride |
| Signs & Slogans | “No one is illegal…”; “Sin nosotros no son nada” |
| Main Messages | End ICE raids, keep families together, support LA protests |
| Media Quotes | ICE ripping families apart; deportation ≠ freedom |
LA’s Ongoing Anti‑ICE Uprising
- In Los Angeles, since June 6, hundreds to over 1,000 protesters have taken to the streets after ICE raids targeted undocumented migrants .
- The federal response has included 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines, as ordered by President Trump.
- More than 400 arrests have been made, with at least 3 protesters and 6 law enforcement officers injured, along with 5 horses.
- A citywide curfew (8 p.m.–6 a.m. PDT) and a state of emergency remain in effect .
Why KC Is Speaking Up
Kansas City joins a wave of solidarity protests spanning across U.S. cities—New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, and more—to denounce ICE actions and federal militarization.
Showings of support in smaller cities emphasize that resistance to ICE operations is widespread, not limited to major urban centers.
What Demonstrators Demand
- Immediate halt to ICE raids
- Reunification and safety of immigrant families
- Removal of federal troops from civilian enforcement roles
They emphasize that deportations are not freedom, and federal militarization is “authoritarian”. Kansas City protesters echoed these calls, supporting the broader movement for immigrant rights across the nation.
Though modest in size, the Plaza protest in Kansas City mirrored larger demands sweeping the nation: to end ICE raids, defend immigrant families, and reverse federal militarization of local communities.
With powerful symbols, poignant messages, and clear demands, the roughly 20 demonstrators added their voices to a growing, diverse national solidarity movement—from Kansas City Plaza to Los Angeles streets.