residents participate in ‘Disappeared in America’ event

LOCAL ACTIVISM

Folks gathered across West Sacramento, Woodland and Davis protested ongoing immigration enforcement operations happening under President Donald Trump’s administration. PHOTOS BY INDIVISBLE YOLO — COURTESY

ABOVE and BELOW: Folks gathered across West Sacramento, Woodland and Davis protested ongoing immigration enforcement operations happening under the Trump administration.

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By Taylor Heeden Larkins

theeden@dailydemocrat.com

Yolo County residents in Davis, West Sacramento and Woodland gathered on Thursday, June 26, to protest ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Folks in each of these cities lined the sidewalks to show their disdain for the current political climate, specifically in regard to ongoing mass deportations of undocumented migrants.

“The Supreme Court’s decision handed down … to limit the ability of District Court judges to issue nationwide injunctions- even against unconstitutional executive orders- only exacerbates the challenges to pushing back on the illegal seizures and deportations,” a statement from Indivisible Yolo reads. “The Constitution and rule of law are only as strong as the Courts who uphold them. In the face of an authoritarian executive branch, a feckless Congress, and an acquiescent Court, it’s up to the press and public to hold our government accountable.”

Indivisible Yolo activists participated in Disappeared in America Visibility Events in Davis, West Sacramento and Woodland. They descended on their city halls and courthouses to stand up for the rule of law and demand better of our government and confront the Trump administration’s detentions and deportations of people like Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Rui Murras, and Juan Maldonado Zuniga.

There have been previous protests held by Indivisible Yolo — most recently, the “NO KINGS” march brought over 3,500 folks to downtown Woodland to voice their opposition to the current administration and its actions.

Participants gathered at the new courthouse at 1000 E. Main St. in downtown Woodland and marched along a route to the old historic courthouse at 725 Court St. for a rally, which included activities, speakers, and entertainment such as live music.

“This event brings together our community coalition in Yolo County for a national day of action to highlight the authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration, as well as the impacts being felt here in Yolo County,” said Steve Murphy, co-chair, Indivisible Yolo. “Trump thinks his rule is absolute, but we don’t do kings in America. From farmers to faculty, students to seniors, citizens to non-citizens, all people of every race, gender, and ethnicity across the country are encouraged to join us as we remember this is our Flag Day — of the people, for the people, and by the people.”