(7-17-26) Yesterday in Lima a small group of protesters were outside the Allen County Democratic Party headquarters in Lima protesting ICE and supporting local illegal aliens.
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A “Stop the Cruelty” rally was held in Lima, Ohio, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Allen County Democratic Party headquarters. According to organizers, it was both a vigil and an awareness rally focused on concerns about federal immigration enforcement and the possibility of future ICE operations in the area.
Organizers said the event aimed to:
- Express support for immigrants living in the Lima area.
- Raise awareness about deaths and injuries that organizers associate with recent ICE enforcement actions.
- Encourage local officials and law enforcement to recognize community concerns about immigration enforcement.
One organizer, Terri Lynne Blosser, said the group wanted local immigrant residents to know they have community support and voiced opposition to what she described as violence associated with immigration enforcement.
The rally occurred against the backdrop of ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement. The Trump administration has continued to support expanded ICE operations, while critics have organized protests and vigils in communities across the country.
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