Join the April 25 National Day of Action in Rockland to Stop the National ICE Gulag Network

This Saturday, April 25, we invite all “Audacitizens” to join a nationwide day of action to oppose the expansion of ICE warehouse detention and the erosion of due process rights for immigrants and all Americans. The National Day of Action has been organized and endorsed by a wide range of organizations, including Public Citizen, the Detention Watch Network, and Indivisible.

Local Event Details for Rockland

• When: Saturday, April 25 at Noon
• Where: Chapman Park, at the corner of Park & Main Streets, Rockland
• What to Bring: A sign (we have spares to borrow), your neighbors, and your heart.

Why We Gather: The National Context

This is a direct response to a massive federal shift toward “warehousing” immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security  is currently working toward a 100,000-person detention capacity nationwide, repurposing industrial warehouses into high-occupancy facilities. By taking to the streets of Rockland, we are fighting to:

• Show Visible Opposition: We make it clear that our community stands for dignity and justice, opposing the criminalization of immigration and the transition from traditional facilities to industrial zones.
• Prevent “Disappearances”: These massive warehouses effectively isolate individuals from their families, legal counsel, and the public eye. Activists argue that this “warehousing” model makes due process nearly impossible to maintain.
• Highlight Humanitarian Risks: Nationwide, the movement is drawing attention to a spike in detention-related deaths (including 12 in the first quarter of 2026 alone). We stand in solidarity with those currently detained and the communities nationwide that are fighting to stop these facilities from opening.
• Demand Legislative Action: We call on our elected officials to defend the rule of law and support measures like the “Respect for Local Communities Act,” which would require federal agencies to gain local approval before building or converting detention centers.

Locally, our Rockland action is sponsored by The Audacity, an independent group of Knox County folks holding different views on specific issues, but agree on seven core values:

1. We oppose authoritarianism.
2. We oppose bigotry.
3. We oppose corruption.
4. We support inclusive democracy.
5. We support equity.
6. We support freedom.
7. We are committed to nonviolence in our actions.