Local group holds ICE Out protest

About 70 people gath­ered outside the Kanab Center on Sunday for a protest organized by the local group Com­munity Hope as part of the national “ICE Out” movement.

Protesters line the roadside outside the Kanab Center on Sunday during a locally organized demonstration aligned with the national “ICE Out” movement. About 70 people participated in the peaceful rally, according to organizers. Photo by Todd Andre.

Organizers said the rally was intended to raise awareness about immigration enforcement policies and to show support for due process and civil rights. The Kanab gathering was one of many events held nationwide over the weekend under the ICE Out banner.

The protest took place along the road­side near the Kanab Center and featured signs and chants as participants engaged with passing traffic. Organizers described the event as peaceful and focused on vis­ibility rather than disruption.

Community Hope identifies itself as a local advocacy group that combines political activism with commu­nity service. According to organizers, Sun­day’s rally also served as a fundraiser for the Kane County Chil­dren’s Justice Center, raising $101 to sup­port local services for children and families.

The group has been active in Kanab and surrounding areas over the past year, organiz­ing a mix of protests, service projects and community events. Organizers said those efforts have included food and supply drives for Kane County Care and Share, volunteer cleanup projects and participation in na­tionally coordinated demonstrations tied to broader political issues.

In a statement pro­vided to the Southern Utah News, organiz­ers said they view public demonstrations as one way to encour­age civic engagement in the community, while also emphasiz­ing charitable work and local involvement. They described their membership as a small group of residents from varied backgrounds who share concerns about public policy and community well-being.

Political protests remain relatively uncommon in Kane County, where local civic activity has tra­ditionally centered on government meet­ings, service organiza­tions and community events rather than street demonstrations. However, Community Hope organizers said they expect to continue holding public events and advocacy efforts in the coming months.

The group maintains information about its activities and upcom­ing events on its web­site and social media pages.