PHOTOS, VIDEO: Three local anti-ICE vigils/protests

(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand unless otherwise credited)

The Alki Statue of Liberty once again served tonight as a gathering place in time of national crisis. More than 100 people showed up for a vigil organized by West Seattle Indivisible in the wake of the shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis and Portland.

WSI’s Laurie Reinhardt spoke to the group for a few minutes before they began their silent vigil.

Earlier in the evening, others gathered at Roxbury and Delridge:

The paper chain carried names of people reported to have died in ICE custody:

(Reader photo sent by Genna)

And hours earlier, more than a dozen people joined Marjorie, who protests daily at 35th SW and SW Edmunds:

Four city councilmembers issued news releases today decrying the Minnesota shooting – citywide Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, as well as district Councilmembers Bob Kettle and Eddie Lin; Mayor Katie Wilson recorded a statement on video, also addressing three reported ICE detentions in North Seattle.

ADDED FRIDAY: District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka‘s office points out that he actually posted a video reaction on Instagram yesterday; it wasn’t mentioned in the council’s news release channel so we weren’t aware of it. It’s now also on YouTube, which doesn’t require a login to view – see it here.

KT January 9, 2026 (6:08 am)

And two people shot by Ice in Portland last night. Guess GOP okay with government murdering people.

22blades January 9, 2026 (7:12 am)

As David Bowie sang: “This Is Not America”

scrimblescrumble January 9, 2026 (10:37 am)

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No matter the context, AI art is never acceptable.
- 22blades January 9, 2026 (12:05 pm)
  
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  No matter the context, a contrary narrative is never acceptable according to you. When you don’t like the narrative, you shoot the messenger or medium. Project 2025 MO…
  - WS Res January 9, 2026 (1:46 pm)
    
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    My gosh, collect yourself. That’s not at all what was said.
  - scrimblescrumble January 9, 2026 (1:52 pm)
    
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    I’m not sure what this comment means. I think we’re on the same side, I’m just saying that AI art is not an acceptable way to represent our cause as it is a theft machine that has been coopted as the de facto aesthetic of fascism
Brian January 9, 2026 (12:23 pm)

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Didn’t he also sing “I’m Afraid Of Americans”?

Lauren January 9, 2026 (7:20 am)

Thank you, neighbors. Solidarity.

Rcl January 9, 2026 (10:33 am)

Marjorie is a star!

Mark Mazur January 9, 2026 (3:47 pm)

I participated in the Alki event, whose organizers deserve major credit. It was powerful thoughtful and moving. It’s very important we be present and active right now, as tyranny – which America was born of resistance to – rears its evil head & spreads its tentacles in our nation. Stand for real American values: truth, liberty, strength, compassion, self-reliance, and cooperative effort. Bear in mind the huge terrible sacrifices many generations have made to drag us forward…first thru our birth as a nation, and for 250 years since, working on advancing this amazing project

Randy Winn January 10, 2026 (3:31 pm)

It is moving and encouraging to see people spontaneously organizing to restore decency. AFAIK Marjorie just decided to do something and started standing on her corner with a sign – and people joined her. Likewise, I think the Roxbury/Delridge vigil was the idea of aneighbor who had just plain had enough, announced a vigil, and was pleasantly surprised at the crowd.Most people stand for decency; we just need to stand up. Most of us spend most of our lives taking orders at work so we forget that in a democracy, we the people give the orders!