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15,000 Protest 'ICE Out' Amid Funding Controversy and Legislation

2/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

In Minnesota, about 15,000 activists joined the "ICE Out" protest demanding an end to immigration enforcement.
Scott Walter, a dark money expert, claims the protests are funded by leftist billionaires through the Neville Singham network.
In Virginia, House Bill 1442 would restrict ICE enforcement near polling places, prompting concerns about voter fraud.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says everyone has a legal right to enter the U.S., drawing conservative backlash.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation increased immigration from Asia and Latin America, with over 300,000 immigrants arriving annually, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and fueling ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and voter rights today.

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Story summary

In Minnesota, about 15,000 activists joined the "ICE Out" protest demanding an end to immigration enforcement.
Scott Walter, a dark money expert, claims the protests are funded by leftist billionaires through the Neville Singham network.
In Virginia, House Bill 1442 would restrict ICE enforcement near polling places, prompting concerns about voter fraud.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says everyone has a legal right to enter the U.S., drawing conservative backlash.

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