About 100 people gathered in freezing temperatures in downtown Muskegon for a candlelight vigil honoring individuals who died in incidents involving U.S. immigration agents. The vigil was held at the intersection of Third Street and West Western Avenue and included framed photos of Alex Pretti, a nurse killed during Minneapolis protests, as well as Keith Porter Jr. and Renee Good. The event occurred amid increased demonstrations nationwide during President Donald Trump’s administration, with participants calling for continued protests and accountability. “We’re stronger together,” said 23-year-old Muskegon resident Hannah Morey, according to MLive.
Washtenaw County officials unanimously approved a resolution limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on county property, requiring a warrant or court order before enforcement actions can take place. District 7 Commissioner Andy LaBarre said, “this is something sadly that we think is needed and necessary to protect our people here and our employees and do the county’s part to demonstrate this is not acceptable or within the bounds of decent government,” as per ClickOnDetroit. The resolution also opposes ICE officers wearing masks or face coverings unless there are verified health or safety reasons. Activist group Movement for Immigrant Rights Action helped craft the measure, with member Mary Anne Perrone saying, “It’s basically a way to tell ICE that we will not cooperate with the illegal and cruel practices they have been doing.”
A vigil was held in Muskegon where people gathered to remember those who have died in incidents involving U.S. immigration agents, including Alex Pretti, who was killed in Minneapolis, and others such as Keith Porter and Renee Good. Attendees shared moments of silence, songs, and framed photographs at the event reported by FOX 17, and called for ongoing demonstrations and accountability. “We continue to be here in the streets of America until they are safe for our neighbors,” a community organizer said at the vigil.
