ICE Protest Planned For Tuesday In East Patchogue

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — A protest against U.S. immigration policy is planned for Tuesday afternoon at Swan Lake Park in East Patchogue, according to a post on mobilize.us.

The protest was organized by volunteers from Indivisible, a community-based, national grassroots organization.

Organizers say the protest will focus on "restoring" Democracy, and encouraged participants to bring signs, as well as "a passion for morality, the rule of law," and "compassion for our neighbors."

Extra signs will be available.

The organizers placed a disclaimer at the end of the post stating that "a core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action."

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values," is stated.

Members of the greater Patchogue community have previously expressed concerns about ICE activity in the area.

The protest will be canceled if there is heavy rain, or a big snowstorm, but regardless, organizers encouraged participants to "bundle up."

Swan Lake Park is located at the corner of Lake Drive and East Main Street.

Parking can be found on Lake Drive, about 200 feet from the corner.

The protest will run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.