Reportback from 13th Saturday of Tesla protests in Arlington, VA (near DC) in a row

Posted on 2025/04/30 by ironsnowflake

From DC Media Group:

Comfort And Revolution Don’t Go Together At Tesla Takedown Week 13

Arlington, VA—Rain, wind, mud, drenched clothes, and soggy shoes at the Arlington, Tesla Takedown boycott line did little to prevent the die-hards from completing their weekly Tesla Takedown community service. On week 13 they danced even better in the rain than they did before skies opened up on them.

Sign lettering and sharpie messages ran and faded with the poring rain, ruining most of the colorful hand-made signs but it didn’t matter to the activists who continued dancing and encouraging passing motorists to blow their horns. Some signs appeared to be bleeding, a metaphorical statement to the state of affairs in the U.S. government at the hands of the Trump regime.

The soaking rain brought out some introspection from activists on why they were there. “Comfort and Revolution don’t go together,” said Nadine Seller, a mainstay known for her colorful cursive spray-painted banners. Soaked and undaunted, she ruminated those who continue to visit the Tesla showrooms. But her rumination may be short-lived as Tesla stock continues to founder.

More at

https://dcmediagroup.us/2025/04/27/comfort-and-revolution-dont-go-together-at-tesla-takedown-week-13/

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Emergency protest and press event held in Tampa for Heydi Sánchez Tejeda

Posted on 2025/04/27 by ironsnowflake

Earlier this week, the inhuman monsters at ICE ambushed Heydi Sánchez Tejeda as a normally scheduled conference, ripped her baby out of her arms, and put her on a plane to Cuba. Presumably ICE is still shackling everyone on these flights.

In response to this outrage, activists in Tampa gathered in front of the Federal courthouse for an emergency protest. Key demand was that Senator Rick Scott use the powers of his office to force ICE to bring Heydi back to the US and reunite her with her child.

What has happened to Heydi and her child at the hands of ICE is exactly what Trump and his Nazi cabinet stand for. ICE is becoming his personal SS so everything ICE does can be considered as though Trump had personally signed of on it

Background on the case:

https://www.tampabay.com/news/2025/04/25/she-showed-up-an-immigration-meeting-tampa-then-got-deported/

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Pro-Palestine activists protest at US Department of State on Global Day of Action for Gaza

Posted on 2025/04/26 by ironsnowflake

On the 25th of April, protesters showed up outside the U$ Department of State to protest ongoing US support for Israel’s blood-drenched genocide in Gaza.

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Defiance Of Trump Regime Rises As It Creates Many Major Crises

Posted on 2025/04/21 by ironsnowflake

From DC Media Group: https://dcmediagroup.us/2025/04/19/defiance-of-trump-regime-rises-as-it-creates-many-major-crises/

Washington DC—The Nation’s Capital and outlying region usually sees a protest or two on any weekend. But Saturday saw so many street actions against Trump policies it was difficult to keep track of them. In fact it was impossible to be in the dozen or more locations of the actions at the same time.

The main actions:

Tesla Takedown Boycott Line Week Eleven

El Salvadoran Embassy

At the Salvadoran Embassy a group of activists brought hand made signs and posters to challenge El Salvador’s authoritarian Nayib Bukele for his role in confining and denying release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran legally seeking American citizenship in the U.S. He was kidnapped by ICE agents and illegally flown to El Salvador in defiance of a U.S. District Court Order, shacked at CECOT prison after falsely being accused by the Trump regime of being a gang member. The Department of Justice later admitted his illegal arrest was due to an administrative error but still refused the Supreme Court order to facilitate his return.

This story has captured world attention and has galvanized resistance against the Trump regime. The U.S. Judiciary has repeatedly ruled against the Government over its mishandling of the legal status and physical status and the rights of Habeas Corpus of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), hundreds of Federal employees, CFPB Union members, and supporters, picketed outside its headquarters on 17th Street over the takeover and takedown of that agency by DOGE infiltrators. Recent Reductions in Force as the result of Elon Musk’s DOGE operations inside the building have been stopped by court order. The action has been one of many which DCMG has covered since early February when DOGE operatives first forced their way into the CFPB headquarters building.

50501 Action At the White House

The Hands Off action of April 4, two Saturdays ago drew millions into the streets across the country. Washington DC saw tens of thousands of protesters with some reports claiming between 50 and 100 thousand joining in.

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Hundreds descend on Tampa ICE headquarters in 50501 protest

Posted on 2025/04/20 by ironsnowflake

On the 19th of April, protesters deployed nationwide for another round of 50501 protests. Threats of heavy policing including by ICE were called and found to be bluffs.

One of these protests was in Tampa, where protesters marched on ICE’s offices in the Dept of Homeland Security building. Protesters demanded that all deportees in CECOT or elsewhere be brought home-and that ICE be abolished outright.

Contrary to the threats of ICE deployment and enhanced policing, cops kept their distance and most of them stayed out of sight. No arrests or injuries were reported, and very few Trumpers showed up to heckle or yell from their cars. Protesters got in, made their demands, and got out unopposed.


This was the day before Trump’s “border security” review that mentions the Insurrection Act is due back. The report has been partially leaked: Hegseth et all are recommending a NO on the Insurrection Act or martial law. Few want to enter the US now with Nazis running the country so few border crossings, and perhaps this “mission” is proving unpopular in the military.

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Tampa SDS holds protest for free speech, against ICE on campus

Posted on 2025/04/19 by ironsnowflake

On the 18th of April, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a protest near University of S Florida (USF). The protest demanded the right of free speech, ICE off campus, and an end to deporting students who protest for Palestine.

This was on the National Day of Action to defend Higher Education. The protest was small because as a “banned” organization SDS cannot table on campus and similarly promote their work in real space on University grounds.

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US Rep Kathy Castor’s Tampa town hall draws protest, disruption over her support for genocide in Gaza

Posted on 2025/04/17 by ironsnowflake

On the 15th of April, US Rep Kathy Castor (D-FL) held a town hall at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, FL. Protesters showed up outside and disruptors slipped inside and shouted down the event. Activists were furious about her very public support for the murderous IOF in Palestine. The AIPAC money she accepts is another point in contention.

Disruptors were NOT succcessfully spotted in advance, they were able to pick good moments and engage the event by shouting down the love of genocide. They were escorted out afterwards but at that point they were “mission accomplished.”

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Protesters at ICE headquarters in DC demand release of Mhamoud Khalil.

Posted on 2025/04/15 by ironsnowflake

On the same day Trump brazenly threatened to deport “home grown citizens” to CECOT, protesters descended on ICE’s headquarters in Washington DC.

In the heart of the Imperial Capital, they demanded the immediate and unconditional releaase of Mhamoud Khalil, who was kidnapped by ICE for no stated reason other than his pro-Palestine activity at Columbia University. Protesters in front of ICE’s national HQ in DC emphasized “protesting is not a crime” while demanding ICE get off all campuses.
Mhamoud Khalil in fact has not been charged with any crime or even “immigration violation,” rather Trump told the Dept of State to revoke his Green Card so they could arrest and deport him without any legal reason at all. Had he so much as spit on the sidewalk he would have been charged.

At this point, ALL LAW in the US may be dead or dying at least at the Federal level.

By brazely taking Mhamoud Khalil hostage, ICE dipped their toes in the waters of arbitrary detention and possible deportation TO A CONCENTRATION CAMP of anyone who dares to protest and at any time.

ICE has become Trump’s political police, combining the roles of the SS and the Gestapo in Nazi-occupied Europe. Countries around the world have issued travel warnings about the dangers of the United States under Trump.

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Arlington (near DC): Weather Doesn’t Stop #TeslaTakedown Boycott Line On Week Ten

Posted on 2025/04/13 by ironsnowflake

Arlington, VA—There were fewer at Arlington Tesla boycott line Saturday but that didn’t stop Tesla Takedown die-hards from braving a cold windy weather day to draw honks and give rounds of cheers to passing motorists. Some were caught flat-footed by the brisk and stiff wind as they underdressed and suffered through the cold. But they still braved it.

The cold weather was soon forgotten because someone brought a speaker on a wagon and boomed resistance dance music to the line. Then they spontaneously did what comes naturally with good music. They joined in dance and warmed themselves by it. And this particular week the boycott line ran for two straight hours. Some had also been at the earlier Rockville Tesla Takedown drew over 200.

More at dcmediagroup.us

https://dcmediagroup.us/2025/04/12/weather-doesnt-stop-tesla-takedown-boycott-line-on-week-ten/

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Video: the April 5 DC Palestine march arrives at ICE headquarters in DC

Posted on 2025/04/11 by ironsnowflake

With ICE serving at Trump’s personal Gestapo to round up pro-Palestine
students, the protest for Gaza held in DC alongside the 50501 protests
marched directly on ICE’s headquarters.

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