A growing movement against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has taken hold on Reddit, one of the world's largest social media platforms. The surge in anti-ICE sentiment has been fueled by a recent series of disturbing incidents involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
The events began with the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was tackled to the ground and beaten before being shot by multiple agents. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with many users sharing videos and testimony from witnesses. The Reddit community for Minneapolis, r/Minneapolis, has become a hub for news, information, and support, with moderators working tirelessly to moderate comments and prevent harassment.
But the resistance against ICE extends far beyond the Minneapolis subreddit. Other communities on the platform, such as cat lovers' groups and stitchers, have taken up the cause, creating memes, artwork, and even embroidered patches with anti-ICE slogans. The hashtag #FUCKICE has become a rallying cry, with users sharing their own stories of opposition to the agency.
The backlash against ICE is not limited to online platforms. Republican lawmakers have begun to speak out against the agency's actions, with some calling for its withdrawal from Minneapolis. Even gun advocacy groups have condemned Trump's handling of Pretti's death, citing a need for a full investigation into the incident.
For many Reddit users, who have been drawn to the platform in search of community and support, the events have brought up painful memories of police brutality and systemic racism. The moderators of r/Minneapolis, who work long hours to keep the community safe, have had to confront their own trauma and anger in response to the agency's actions.
As the debate around ICE continues to simmer, one thing is clear: the movement against the agency will not be silenced. With millions of users on Reddit sharing their stories and supporting one another, the resistance shows no signs of abating.
The events began with the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was tackled to the ground and beaten before being shot by multiple agents. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with many users sharing videos and testimony from witnesses. The Reddit community for Minneapolis, r/Minneapolis, has become a hub for news, information, and support, with moderators working tirelessly to moderate comments and prevent harassment.
But the resistance against ICE extends far beyond the Minneapolis subreddit. Other communities on the platform, such as cat lovers' groups and stitchers, have taken up the cause, creating memes, artwork, and even embroidered patches with anti-ICE slogans. The hashtag #FUCKICE has become a rallying cry, with users sharing their own stories of opposition to the agency.
The backlash against ICE is not limited to online platforms. Republican lawmakers have begun to speak out against the agency's actions, with some calling for its withdrawal from Minneapolis. Even gun advocacy groups have condemned Trump's handling of Pretti's death, citing a need for a full investigation into the incident.
For many Reddit users, who have been drawn to the platform in search of community and support, the events have brought up painful memories of police brutality and systemic racism. The moderators of r/Minneapolis, who work long hours to keep the community safe, have had to confront their own trauma and anger in response to the agency's actions.
As the debate around ICE continues to simmer, one thing is clear: the movement against the agency will not be silenced. With millions of users on Reddit sharing their stories and supporting one another, the resistance shows no signs of abating.
I'm so worried about Alex Pretti's family 
. The video that went viral of those agents beating him to the ground is just heartbreaking 
. It's crazy how many people are taking a stand against ICE now 
. I've been following this story on r/Minneapolis, and it's amazing to see all these random communities coming together for a cause 
. The #FUCKICE hashtag is getting so much traction, it's like the whole internet is united against ICE 
. But what's even more inspiring is seeing people from different walks of life sharing their own stories of struggle with systemic racism and police brutality 
. It's time for real change, you know? We need to make sure that no one has to go through what Alex Pretti did 
.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... it's like, what even is happening with ICE? 
One minute they're rounding up people for deportation, the next they're shooting someone down and beating them... 
It's just not right. And now everyone's coming together on Reddit to say "nope, that's not okay". 
I mean, I get why some people are upset, but it's like, can't we all just get along? 
I'm not saying I agree with everything anyone is saying about ICE, but at least we're having a conversation about it. It's good to see that kind of online community coming together... fingers crossed they keep doing it in a peaceful way 
this is crazy! I mean, I've seen people get upset online before, but the level of outrage around ICE is intense 
. I'm not surprised though, what happened in Minneapolis was totally unacceptable 
, and it's great to see people from all walks of life standing up against ICE. It's not just about politics, it's about human rights 
.
ICE is literally a nightmare for so many people, especially those who are already marginalized 
and now it feels like we're seeing even more blatant police brutality happening right under our noses 
#FUCKICE all day, erry day 
