#ChingaLaMigra protest at a local restaurant in Philadelphia

It was pouring with rain, but that didn’t stop the #ChingaLaMigra protest in Philadelphia. Representatives from Juntos and MiJente organized the ninth national protest yesterday afternoon, with the same goal: to demand the permanent closure of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices .

Javier Flores, 44, shares his testimony after 16 months in detention. He says the worst has been the trauma his children have faced. As he finished his speech, attendees chant “Sal, sal, sal. Saca a ICE. Saca a ICE” – “Come out, come out. Take ICE out of here.” pic.twitter.com/TOV7VygmbL— JeseniaDeMoyaCorrea (@JeseniaDeMoyaC) 

September 25, 2018

The protest began in front of the ICE offices at 8th and Cherry Streets. The caravan marched from Center City to the Illegal Tacos restaurant in South Philly, where participants expressed their discontent with the restaurant’s name. 

“Fuck La Migra and your racist tacos”shouted a group of between 30 and 40 protesters in front of the restaurant, demanding the name of the establishment be changed.

However, the owner of the establishment said he would ignore the protesters, because he considered them not members of the community that buys his tacos.

“Tacos are so good, they’re illegal. That’s my motto. If people want to get it the wrong way, let them.”said Florian Furxhiu, 32, an Albanian immigrant who also owns the Mediterranean cafe.

#ChingaLaMigra “y tus tacos racistas” – “and your racists tacos” marchantes chant in front of Illegal Tacos restaurant in South #Philly. @phillydotcom @PhillyInquirer pic.twitter.com/gwnaplND3r

— JeseniaDeMoyaCorrea (@JeseniaDeMoyaC) September 25, 2018

The protesters 
played reggaeton, cumbia, Tex-Mex, and bachata at an impromptu party in front of the restaurant. They also dedicated ” 
Rata de dos patas ” by Paquita La del Barrio to the restaurant’s owner.