Organized by several on and off-campus organizations, including Cornell Young Democratic Socialists of America and the Tompkins County Workers’ Center, the “ICE Out of Ithaca Rally” was part of a national shutdown to protest ICE’s actions. The “ICE Out of Ithaca Rally” took place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and brought together around 300 people with signs, drums and megaphones. During the rally, community leaders gave speeches about the need for unity and action in the face of ICE’s recent actions. Alongside the rally, several Downtown Ithaca businesses like Petrune and South Hill Cider were closed on Friday, embracing the national economic shutdown. The rally gathered Cornell and Ithaca College students and professors, members from the local community and people traveling from an hour away.

Source: Daily Sun January 31, 2026 07:42 UTC