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Protest Laws Surge Amid Activism Against ICE and Violence

2/3/2026

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Anti-protest legislation has surged under both U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. President Joe Biden, with 29 bills passed during Trump's term and 25 under Biden.
Many of these laws respond to major protests after George Floyd's death.
The shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents has intensified accusations of domestic terrorism against protesters.
Activists mobilize against ICE, calling to abolish the agency and push back against government overreach.

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Anti-protest legislation has surged under both U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. President Joe Biden, with 29 bills passed during Trump's term and 25 under Biden.
Many of these laws respond to major protests after George Floyd's death.
The shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents has intensified accusations of domestic terrorism against protesters.
Activists mobilize against ICE, calling to abolish the agency and push back against government overreach.