Anti-immigrant legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida has led to protests across the country. Latinos, along with blacks, Indigenous people, and other allies, banded together to oppose anti-immigration laws passed in several states. On June 1, a general strike was held between Latinos and their allies, called “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” (A Day Without Immigrants), which will take place in cities across the country.

Latino truckers have supported the protests and are boycotting Florida.  Other truckers from different backgrounds and ethnicities expressed their support in solidarity with the migrant workers.

In addition to anti-immigrant legislation, the state of Florida’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its stance toward teaching black history have also sparked backlash. This has led organizations such as the League of Latin American Citizens, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Equality Florida to issue travel advisories to Florida, discouraging visits by Latinos, blacks, and members of the LGBTQ community. This has affected the state's economy, with many canceling their holiday plans.

Protests against oppressive laws are growing, and organizers have urged workers across the country to stay home on June 1st if they can't attend the protests. Many Latinos planned to take a four-day weekend off to participate in a large protest that took place over Memorial Day weekend.

The organization WeCount!, which advocates for the rights of migrant workers, organized a protest in Homestead, Florida, attended by 3,000 people. Organizers hope to see a similar turnout across the country on June 1.

Organizers asked participants to bring garbage bags to make the areas cleaner and supplies needed to get through the day. The goal is to minimize xenophobic criticism of the immigrant community. Organizers stress the importance of peaceful protests and ask to avoid property damage or cause trouble.

A list of peaceful protests scheduled for June 1 was shared on social media, according to the Latino Rebels report:

California:

Los Angeles: Placita Olvera

Santa Ana: Memorial Park

Colorado:

Denver: State Capitol

Florida:

Pierson: Saint Peter's Catholic Church San Jose Mission

Jacksonville: Drew Park

Vero Beach: Riverside Park

Immokalee: Fiesta Parking Lot

Cover: Al Lopez Park

Orlando: State Rep. Carolina Amesty's Office

Illinois:

Chicago: Union Park

Minnesota:

St. Paul: State Capitol

South Carolina:

Charleston: City Hall

Texas:

Houston: City Hall

Fort Worth: La Gran Plaza