Nurses Nationwide Join July 25 Protests for Justice Against ICE Murders

Nurses Nationwide to Join July 25 Protests

National Nurses United (NNU), recognized as the largest union and professional body for registered nurses in the U.S., has declared its participation in nationwide protests scheduled for Saturday, July 25. The demonstrations are a response to the deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, allegedly at the hands of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

"We demand justice for the tragic murders of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who should be alive today," stated Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU. "ICE must be held fully accountable for these murders and the violence they are committing in our communities. We must end this fascist violence by abolishing ICE."

Protests will occur in multiple locations, including California (Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco), Illinois (Chicago), and Maryland (Hyattsville).

Earlier this month, NNU openly condemned the deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero. The union reiterated its call to abolish ICE. Since January 2026, NNU has consistently advocated for the dissolution of ICE and has undertaken various actions to demand an end to community harassment and endangerment.

NNU, representing over 225,000 nurses nationwide, champions policies and legislation to enhance the well-being of nurses and their communities.

Protest Locations and Times (Local Time)

California
Oakland
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
1301 Clay St.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Los Angeles
Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

San Francisco
Sue Bierman Park
Drumm St.
3–4 p.m.

Illinois
Chicago
South Michigan Ave. & East Ida B. Wells Dr.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Maryland
Hyattsville
Hyattsville District Court Building
5012 Rhode Island Ave. (near the grassy area)
11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.

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