Tue. Sep 9th, 2025

In a powerful show of grassroots resistance, hundreds of activists from across Orange County and Southern California are expected to gather tomorrow morning at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, on Wednesday, Sep. 10, at 8:30 a.m.

The protest rally, organized by the Visibility Brigade and supported by OC Indivisible Coalition and the 50501 Movement Orange County, aims to send a clear message to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who will be speaking at the Nixon Library: “ICE OUT OF OC!”

The protest comes in response to recent Supreme Court decisions that have sparked outrage among immigrant rights advocates and constitutional scholars alike. Just this week, the Court upheld broad “roving” enforcement powers for ICE in Southern California and sanctioned racial profiling by federal agents—moves that activists say threaten civil liberties and disproportionately harm immigrant communities.

Justice Barrett is scheduled to appear at the Nixon Library as part of a press tour promoting her new book, entitled “Listening to the Law.”

Protest organizers have criticized the timing and intent of her visit, accusing her of prioritizing personal financial gain while the Court enables policies they describe as unconstitutional and destructive.

Rally Details:

  • What: Protest rally titled “ICE OUT OF OC”
  • When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8:30 AM PDT
  • Where: Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
  • Who: Hundreds of expected attendees from across the region

The demonstration is part of a broader movement that has been gaining momentum over the past six months. Weekly protests have taken place in cities including Irvine, Brea, Orange, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and Villa Park. These events have addressed a wide range of issues, from the dismantling of Medicare and Social Security to anti-LGBTQ+ policies and tax cuts for the wealthy.

Organizers emphasize that the rally will be peaceful and family-friendly, designed to foster solidarity and civic engagement. With social media promotion already generating thousands of views, turnout is expected to be strong.

“This is about defending our communities and our Constitution,” said Jewel S., media contact for the event. “We will not stand by quietly while our rights are eroded.”

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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