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Santa Ana rallies and marches to commemorate Chicano Moratorium

Santa Ana, CA – On Saturday, August 30, approximately 70 community members gathered at El Centro Cultural de Mexico to commemorate the Chicano Moratorium. People chanted, “Chicana! Power! Chicano! Power!” as the event kicked off.

Emcee Diana Terreros of Community Service Organization Orange County (CSO OC) stated, “Especially today as Trump’s attacks on Raza have started and will continue throughout his term, we are here to demand ICE out of Santa Ana, justice for Noe Rodriguez, community control of the police, legalization for all, ending U.S. aid to Israel, and more!”

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-rallies-and-marches-to-commemorate-chicano-moratorium

Fight Back! News Aug 1

Santa Ana rallies against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Santa Ana, CA – On Friday, July 25, about 20 protesters gathered on the corner of Bristol and 1st Streets, chanting “Healthcare is our right, try and take it, we will fight!” and “Y la migra? Fuera!” The protesters were answering the national call to action by the Legalization for All Network against Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-rallies-against-big-beautiful-bill

Fight Back! News Jul 9

Santa Ana activists rally to ‘Drop the charges on Alejandro Orellana!’

Santa Ana, CA – On Thursday, July 3, community members and local activists rallied in front of the Santa Ana Federal Building. They demanded U.S. Attorney Bilal Essayli drop the charges against immigrant rights activist Alejandro Orellana. They also called for “Hands off Verita Topete!” another activist with Centro CSO who was targeted by the FBI.

“When activists are under attack, what do we do? Stand up fight back!” chanted the fiery crowd.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-activists-rally-to-drop-the-charges-on-alejandro-orellana

Fight Back! News Jul 3

Santa Ana holds vigil for Narciso Barranco

Santa Ana, CA – On Friday, June 27, approximately 200 people came out for a vigil for Narciso Barranco, who was brutally assaulted and kidnapped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Santa Ana on June 21.

The assault happened while Barranco was working outside of an IHOP where he had been hired to do landscaping work. Unidentifiable masked men chased Barranco then held him face down on pavement while one of the federal agents repeatedly punched him on his head. Barranco can be heard on video footage screaming, with horrified onlookers shouting, “Why are you hitting him?”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-holds-vigil-for-narciso-barranco

Fight Back! News Jun 30

Santa Ana press conference demands justice for Imanol Gonzalez.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-press-conference-demands-justice-for-imanol-gonzalez

Fight Back! News Jun 28

Santa Ana demands end of FBI witch hunt targeting immigrant rights activists

Santa Ana, CA – On June 27, activists and community members waved signs on the corner of Flower Street and Civic Center Drive near the Central Justice Center chanting, “Drop the charges now!” and holding signs reading, “Protesting is not a crime!”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-demands-end-of-fbi-witch-hunt-targeting-immigrant-rights-activists

Fight Back! News Jun 23

Santaneros pack city council meeting after police brutalize protesters with Mayor Amezcua’s support

Santa Ana, CA – On Tuesday, June 17, hundreds of Santaneros packed the first city council meeting since the ICE raids and National Guard presence began. The anger and energy were palpable as residents booed Mayor Valerie Amezcua as she entered the council chambers. They held signs that said, “ICE out of Santa Ana” and “Justice for Noe Rodriguez.”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santaneros-pack-city-council-meeting-after-police-brutalize-protesters-with