Activists have mobilized outside Home Depot in Pasadena in response to fears of ICE raids. A citizen brigade stands vigilant, especially after recent operations at other locations, despite federal court rulings. Supporters, including newcomers to activism, express their outrage over immigration policies, deeming them inhumane. Some face backlash from pro-Trump patrons in the area. Local movements, such as Community Defense Corner, have gained attention for their advocacy, capturing the ongoing struggle against immigration enforcement.
Cynthia Lunine, 70, carried a large sign that read "Break His Dark Spell" and included a sinister image of President Trump. She said she was new to political activism, but added: "You can't not be an activist. If you're an American, it's the only option. The immigration issue is absolutely inhumane, it's un-Christian, and it's intolerable."
Activists told me there aren't many days in which they don't field shouted profanities or pro-Trump cheers from Home Depot shoppers.
The citizen brigade that stands watch outside and patrols the parking lot in search of ICE agents has not let down its guard-especially not after raids at three other Home Depots in recent days despite federal court rulings limiting sweeps.
Dayena Campbell, 35, is a volunteer at Community Defense Corner operations in other parts of Pasadena, a movement that followed high-profile raids and was covered in the Colorado Boulevard newspaper and, later, in the New York Times.
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