Indivisible Princeton plans ‘honk and wave’ rally calling for peace, ICE accountability
A local activist group is organizing a roadside protest in Princeton aimed at opposing federal immigration enforcement actions, calling for peace abroad, and urging elected officials to defend democratic institutions.
Indivisible Princeton plans to hold a one-hour “honk and wave” rally from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 6, along the Stockton Street (Route 206) sidewalks near Monument Park. Organizers say the demonstration will be the first in a series of monthly gatherings scheduled for the first Friday of each month.
Participants will stand single-file along the sidewalk holding signs visible to passing motorists, while supporters driving by are encouraged to honk in solidarity. Organizers emphasized that the event is designed as a stationary protest rather than a march and asked attendees not to block sidewalks or roadways. Public parking is available nearby in the Chambers Street garage.
The rally is a response to escalating immigration enforcement actions and rising global tensions. The event carries three central themes: opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in local communities, calls for peace amid fears of conflict with Iran, and broader concerns about protecting democratic norms.
“This is a moment that demands presence and courage,” organizers wrote, urging residents to gather alongside similar demonstrations planned nationwide. The group said the rally is intended to show that “millions of us will stand up and defend communities of compassion, peace, democracy, and the rule of law.”
According to organizers, the protest will focus on honoring people who have died in immigration detention and calling attention to what they describe as a broader pattern of harm linked to federal immigration enforcement. The group is urging federal officials to investigate deaths connected to ICE custody and to increase transparency and accountability within immigration agencies.
The group is also calling on leaders to “end this illegal war,” protect democratic institutions, and halt immigration raids, which organizers say have created fear among immigrant families and reduced community safety.
Organizers said the rally will emphasize nonviolence and lawful protest, encouraging participants to center solidarity with immigrants and communities affected by enforcement actions. Attendees are invited to bring signs and messages that humanize individuals impacted by immigration policies, including those who have died while in federal custody.
In addition to advocacy goals, organizers say the recurring gatherings are meant to help residents connect with neighbors and build local networks for civic engagement.
