Approximately 50 protesters gathered outside the downtown Eugene federal building Sept. 30 for the last Tuesday of the month protest organized by the Lane County Immigrant Defense Network and the Eugene chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protesters say more people need to show up and fight back against what they say is an ongoing campaign of harassment against immigrant communities.

Veterans for Peace kicked off the protest at 10 am, holding a press conference followed by an interfaith vigil with singing, scripture reading and poetry. Later, protesters stood outside of the federal building entrances and in silent protest.

After the silent protest, protesters remained on site until approximately 4 pm, holding signs, chanting “ICE out” and looking out for any movement of de

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