Late-night noise latest tactic used in LA immigration protests: 'No sleep for ICE'
The clanging of pots and pans. The steady thud of beating drums. The honking of passing cars with waving flags sticking out of the window. Bands playing traditional Mexican songs. Speakers shouting into megaphones. Chants coming from dozens of people.
All unfolding into the middle of the night outside the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Montebello, California, in late June.
The goal of this latest protest? Make as much noise as possible to try and keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from sleeping and force them elsewhere.
“They were just making noise, playing music, and some people were dancing,” said Verita Topete, a leader of the immigration committee with Centro CSO, who took part in the protest. “A lot of people were holding signs saying, ‘ICE is not welcome here.’”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/30/los-angeles-ice-immigration-protests-noise/84388049007/
Very creative. I love it! Great job, LA, keep it up! Good trouble!
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hotels. And I don’t recommend damaging property 
. But it has been really satisfying making joyous noise outside. And other hotel patrons have told us they appreciate our action.