This article takes a close look at a large, emotional demonstration in Marin County. Residents gathered to mourn people killed by, or who died in the custody of, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The event mixed public grieving with political demands. Folks urged county leaders to rethink local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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A Mile-Long Procession at the Marin Civic Center
On Sunday, more than 1,500 Marin County residents showed up at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. They formed a mile-long procession and moved slowly across the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed grounds.
Local advocacy groups organized the demonstration as part of the national “ICE Out For Good” Weekend of Action. This effort echoed similar events in cities across the country.
People came from all over Marin—Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Sausalito. Many wore black, a symbol of mourning that made the gathering feel even more somber.
Symbols of Mourning and Remembrance
Volunteers carried six handmade caskets during the procession. An audio recording played, solemnly reading the names of people organizers say were killed by ICE agents or died while in ICE detention.
As the names echoed through the Civic Center plaza, marchers walked in silence. Some held candles or handmade signs demanding justice.
Honoring the Dead and Calling Out ICE
Organizers said the event honored Renee Good and 33 others whose deaths have been linked to ICE actions. Patty Hoyt, a Marin County organizer, spoke to the crowd, calling the demonstration both a collective mourning and a show of outrage at what she described as ICE’s pattern of violence nationwide.
At the rally, speakers shared the story of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman fatally shot on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Organizers said Ross approached Good’s vehicle and fired three shots as she tried to drive away.
This case has become a rallying point for local activists who want more accountability from federal immigration authorities.
Human Impact at the Center of the Protest
Speakers pointed out that real families and communities are left grieving—this isn’t just about numbers or policy. Several Marin residents from places like Larkspur and Tiburon said the march aimed to humanize those affected by immigration enforcement.
They wanted to remind local leaders that federal actions hit home, right here in Marin.
Demands Directed at Marin County Leaders
Protesters directed a key demand at the Marin County Board of Supervisors. They called on the board to use its authority to end the Marin County Sheriff’s Office’s collaboration with ICE—a long-running, heated issue in the county.
The procession ended outside the Marin County Jail. There, participants placed flowers and created a temporary memorial.
They chose this spot to highlight the connection between local detention facilities and federal immigration enforcement.
Policy Change as the Ultimate Goal
Organizers made it clear the event wasn’t just about remembrance. They wanted change, too.
A Community Conversation Continues
From San Anselmo to Ross, the demonstration sparked conversations. These talks will probably keep popping up at kitchen tables and county meetings.
Marin County’s got a long-standing reputation for civic engagement. Sunday’s march just added another chapter, mixing grief, protest, and calls for reform in a way that felt both familiar and urgent.
The temporary memorial outside the jail faded, but organizers didn’t slow down. They’re still pushing for “ICE Out of Marin,” urging everyone—from residents to officials—to take a hard look at the county’s role in a national system that, honestly, many folks think needs real change.
Here is the source article for this story: Locals Protest ICE Killing With Procession To Honor Victim In Marin County
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