Leftist Organizations Unite to Organize Anti-ice Protests in Austin

WHO:

NY Post - Democratic Socialists of America and Party for Socialism and Liberation were involved in organizing the protests.

WHAT:

NY Post - The protests against ICE were organized within hours of a shooting incident.

Fox News - The protests were described as coordinated efforts by socialist and communist groups, contradicting claims of them being "spontaneous."

WHERE:

NY Post - The protests took place in Austin, Texas.

WHY:

Fox News - The protests were organized in response to a shooting incident involving ICE.

HOW:

NY Post - The groups mobilized quickly to coordinate the protests.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 10:57 UTC)

Protests against ICE erupted in Austin, Texas, shortly after a shooting incident involving the agency. Organized by the Democratic Socialists of America and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, these demonstrations were characterized as coordinated efforts by socialist and communist groups, challenging claims that they were spontaneous. The rapid mobilization of these groups highlights the urgency and intensity of the response to the recent events.