Dozens of protesters were arrested [1] Saturday after blocking the entrance to the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County during a demonstration organized by the Sunrise Movement.
The protest took place near the Alligator Alcatraz site in Florida and targeted the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Protesters associated with the Sunrise Movement blocked the facility’s gate while holding a banner reading “abolish ICE” and wearing shirts that said “ICE kidnapped my neighbor.”
The group said online that 30 young people were arrested during the demonstration.
“ICE is a criminal organization that is terrifying everyday people on behalf of fascist billionaires. They have no right to kidnap our neighbors, and it’s time for each of us to stand up to their intimidation tactics. Let’s shut it down,” the Sunrise Movement said in a social media post.
The organization called for all ICE facilities to be shut down, for the government to “bring our neighbors home,” and for the agency to be abolished.
A video posted by the group showed one woman being handcuffed.
She told the camera she was being arrested for “peacefully protesting the horrible treatment of human beings by ICE agents,” before an officer responded, “It’s called obstruction. Obstruction of justice.”
BREAKING: 30 young people were just arrested after blocking an ICE detention facility near Alligator Alcatraz.
ICE is kidnapping our neighbors on behalf of fascist billionaires. It’s time for every single American to stand up to their intimidation tactics. Let’s shut it down. pic.twitter.com/Kp6OFxJMUq [2]
— Sunrise Movement (@sunrisemvmt) November 22, 2025 [3]
NBC 6 South Florida reported that Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded after protesters blocked the main gate and declined repeated requests to move.
According to officials, the group ignored multiple orders to disperse and was arrested for trespassing.
The sheriff’s office said it supports peaceful expression but emphasized that protests cannot interfere with safety or block access to critical facilities.
The protest follows other anti-ICE demonstrations taking place across the country as the Trump administration continues deportation operations.
The administration has focused primarily on the arrests of criminal illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security has highlighted arrests involving individuals convicted of crimes including murder, rape, drug trafficking, and child sex offenses.
“Every day, the brave men and women of ICE put their lives on the line to remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American streets. Just yesterday, ICE arrested murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and drug traffickers,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement last week.
“Secretary Noem is delivering on the President’s mandate from the American people to remove criminal illegal aliens—many let in by the previous administration—from our country.”
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said those arrested during Saturday’s demonstration were taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities said access to the Krome facility was restored after the protesters were removed from the entrance.