Protest at Phoenix Home Depot Calls on Company to Oppose ICE

The National Day Laborer Organizing Network is holding a visibility protest this morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Home Depot at 3609 E Thomas Road in Phoenix. Organizers say the event is aimed at urging the company to speak out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity occurring on and around its properties, and to demand an end to enforcement actions that they say have targeted workers and customers nationwide.

The action was announced on December 3 and mobilized through a local Reddit thread that functioned as an organizing hub. The thread included logistical coordination, a mobilize.us RSVP link, and community replies that shared legal rights resources for observers and offered guidance on safety and nonviolent protest practices. The online conversation reflected grassroots organizing among community groups and day labor advocates who frequently gather near big box store entrances to find work.

Organizers cited recent incidents across the country involving enforcement raids at retail sites and other public locations, and they framed the protest as a call for corporate accountability. By staging a visibility action in front of a busy store, advocates aim to put pressure on Home Depot to publicly oppose what they describe as enforcement tactics that harm immigrant workers and deter customers from seeking work or services.

For employees, the protest raises questions about workplace safety, customer interactions, and store traffic during the two hour event. Day laborers and immigrant workers who use store parking lots or entrances to connect with contractors may face heightened anxiety around enforcement activity, and workers at the store may be asked to manage interactions or changes in customer flow while the protest is underway.

The demonstration also highlights broader tensions between community groups and major retailers over responsibility for law enforcement activity on private property. Organizers framed the protest as part of a national push for companies to take clearer positions on federal enforcement near their locations. The event is scheduled to run through midmorning, and organizers encouraged attendees to follow the legal rights and safety guidance shared in the online organizing thread.