By: Michelle Andreo
The Georgia Southern University chapter of Turning Point USA tabling on campus. Turning Point USA's table was set up across from the Russell Union Rotunda.
A university police officer supervising the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest. The ICE protest took place from noon until 3 p.m. at the rotunda and throughout campus.
Protesters marching back to the rotunda with anti-ICE posters. Participants marched throughout campus and congregated at the rotunda afterwards.
Kaylee George presenting an anti-ICE sign during the protest. Several students attended the protest on Jan. 28 with hand-made signs.
A student protester presenting an, “Immigrants built America" sign. According to the Statesboro Herald, upwards of 100 Georgia Southern students joined the ICE protest.
Protesters arriving at the rotunda after their march through campus. The Russell Union Rotunda is a designated public forum area for free speech, protests, and demonstrations.
A protester speaking to fellow students about recent actions taken by ICE. Those interested in using the designated public forum area at Georgia Southern should submit a request through the university website.
A protester speaking out against ICE in the rotunda. The event was organized by freshmen Jalaia Ross and Priscilla Allen.
Protest attendees listening to speakers in the rotunda. Several students spoke out during the protest.
Micah C. listening to an anti-ICE speaker. Micah’s sign said, “Justice for Renee Good,” a woman fatally shot by ICE on Jan. 7, and, “Justice for Alex Pretti,” a man killed by a Border Patrol agent on Jan. 24.
Alice Allen with a bright green anti-ICE poster. Allen’s sign shared the thought-provoking statement, “History repeats if we remain silent.”
Protesters reciting anti-ICE chants. Many people who chose to speak at the protest concluded by leading a group-wide chant.
Kaylee George speaking against ICE in the rotunda. Those with anti and pro-ICE stances attended the protest and exchanged conversations about the issue.
William Graves (left), a multimedia journalist with the George-Anne Media Group, speaking with members of Turning Point USA. Graves requested an interview with one of Turning Point USA’s members as part of his coverage of the protest.
Carlee Schubert (right) speaking with other students at the protest. After speeches in the rotunda concluded, many civil debates from both sides of the issue began.
Cody Garcia (left) and Justin Manley (middle), two members of Turning Point USA, speaking with Priscilla Allen (right). Garcia is the president of Georgia Southern’s chapter of Turning Point USA and Allen helped organize the ICE protest.
Alexander Thorne standing within a crowd of protesters at the rotunda. While some participants stayed for the entire duration of the three-hour protest, others joined for a brief period of time.
Students in support and against ICE sparking conversation with one another. Despite differing opinions, a majority of the debates between students remained civil.
Four students posing for a photo with their anti-ICE signs. While the protest concluded at 3 p.m., many students stayed to continue conversing with each other.
