Following a heated protest outside a California ICE detention center, Jewish community leaders are urging calm and nonviolence. The protest, led by Jewish and interfaith activists in solidarity with Gaza, ended with law enforcement intervention and several detentions.

According to The Forward, the demonstration took place in Adelanto, California, where activists blocked the entrance to the detention facility. The protest was part of a broader campaign to link immigration justice with the situation in Gaza. Participants carried signs referencing Jewish values and chanted messages calling for liberation and dignity for all people.

However, after a brief confrontation with law enforcement, police arrested multiple demonstrators. In the days that followed, several Jewish leaders across California released public statements emphasizing the importance of peaceful protest while discouraging tactics that might lead to violence or escalation.

The event has sparked debate within Jewish circles about how to balance bold activism with community safety and responsibility. Some Jewish leaders voiced support for the cause but reminded participants that the Jewish tradition of justice must go hand in hand with peaceful methods.

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Forward – California ICE protests spark calls for ‘nonviolence’ from Jewish community leaders

Source: The Forward, June 2025