Monday, February 9, 2026
By Dale Borchardt
Melbourne Beach, FL. – On Sunday at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Oak Street, A peaceful protest was held in protest to President Trump and Homeland security polices on immigration. Little to no incidents occurred due to his protest. A small crowd was posted along the main road through the town, only causing minor traffic congestion with no backup reported. Police were on standby; no calls for service were reported.
This comes from recent immigration policies with Immigration and Customs Enforcement's hard stance on the deportation of undocumented individuals in the United States. The detention of these individuals has been at the forefront of discussions in the political landscape. This is causing backlash in many communities across the nation. Many of which have caused outrage at the actions of both ICE agents and protestors alike.
Many people are calling for the defunding of ICE to fight against what is being called excessive force on these undocumented individuals. This is due to their immigration status being taken into custody and held at various detention centers across the country. The topic has become a hotbed of discussion on all sides of the political spectrum.
This, along with the recent walkout of students in protest of this same subject. Even among warnings, and the recent “No Kings” protest in nearby cities. This topic is increasingly getting recognition in the Bevard County area. The protest at the function stayed peaceful during the event and started to disperse around noon. The event was conducted without police intervention and did not cause any disruption to the city or the surrounding businesses.
Walker, F. (2026, February 6). Despite warnings, Brevard high schoolers walk out to protest ICE actions. Florida Today. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/02/06/brevard-high-schoolers-defy-warnings-hold-protests-against-ice-actions/88514504007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z114140p004150c004150v114140&gca-ft=52&gca-ds=sophi
McCloud, C., & Bridges, C. A. (2025, October 15). The map shows “No Kings” protests registered in Florida. See locations participating Oct.18. Daytona Beach News-Journal Online; The Daytona Beach News-Journal. https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/10/15/no-kings-protests-florida-map-list-locations-trump/86703805007/
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