Despite freezing temperatures and snowfall, community members gathered in Fountain Square Sunday afternoon to stand vigil for the recent losses to the Minneapolis community during heightened federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.
Hosted by Evanston Latinos, Pink Poster Club and Sanctuary Evanston, organizers gave speeches and led attendees in song. A few crowd members held candles, while many more carried homemade signs criticizing ICE, Border Patrol and the federal government.
Evanston resident Jose Patino, who was detained by ICE in September, addressed the crowd in both English and Spanish. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)Organized by Evanston Latinos, Pink Poster Club and Sanctuary Evanston, the vigil honored “recent losses in the Minneapolis community,” according to their social media. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)The vigil included both speeches and performances by community members. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)Some attendees came with signs slamming Kristi Noem, ICE and Border Patrol, while others held American flags. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)Community members gathered as a show of solidarity with the Minneapolis community. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)Some protesters covered their signs in plastic wrap for protection against the snow. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)State Sen. Mike Simmons spoke with attendees after the vigil. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)Evanston Latinos executive director Ricardo Villalobos performed for the crowd. (Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern)
