CVI organized ‘You Could Be Next’ protests in both Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, drawing significant media coverage from WEAU TV13 and the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Protesters held the faces of those killed by ICE or who died in ICE custody, marching to demand accountability.

The Bridge Brigade amplified the message with ICE-themed signs — ‘ICE KILLS, DHS LIES’ surpassed 45,000 views on social media. Maarten’s ‘HOW MANY MORE’ video from the Chippewa Falls protest reached over 28,000 views. Other groups across the state requested our signs for their own protests.

CVI members at the protests noted an outpouring of support from community members and passing drivers. The message was clear: this is not about immigration status. Four of the people ICE killed this year were U.S. citizens.