PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

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PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

Some Metro Atlanta schools, colleges and communities particpated in planned nationwide walkouts and protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across the country.

Demonstrators march in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A couple hundred people showed up to protest ICE on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Demonstrators march in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A couple hundred people showed up to protest ICE on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A couple hundred demonstrators protest ICE at Hurt Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Demonstrators march in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A couple hundred people showed up to protest ICE on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Demonstrators march in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A couple hundred people showed up to protest ICE on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A couple hundred demonstrators protest ICE at Hurt Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A couple hundred demonstrators protest ICE at Hurt Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A couple hundred demonstrators protest ICE at Hurt Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A couple hundred demonstrators protest ICE at Hurt Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Protestors gather in front of Kennesaw Hall after marching during a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Students hold signs while participating in a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Event organizer Grace Blomberg speaks during a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Protestors gather in front of Kennesaw Hall after marching during a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State students Markus Brown (from left), Skylar Morrow-Willson, and Maddy Smith attend a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Event organizer Lupe Miranda (holding megaphone) leads fellow students in a chant protesting ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kennesaw State student Zakia Dowdy attends a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A student holds a sign while participating in a protest of ICE raids, state violence, and U.S. military intervention abroad Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Kennesaw State University. The protest was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and was part of a nationwide movement. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Georgia Tech students held a walkout protest at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Georgia Tech students held a walkout protest at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Julia Byrne with the United Campus Workers Union speaks during the walkout rally at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Tech students held a walkout protest at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Georgia Tech students chant during a walkout protest at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Tech student held a sign in protest during a walkout rally at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

With tears in his eyes, Georgia Tech freshman Jason Barachina delivers a passionate speech during a walkout rally at Tech Green on the main campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration and opposed increased immigration enforcement during his administration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Demonstrators march in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A couple hundred people showed up to protest ICE on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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