INDIANAPOLIS Protesters lined Broad Ripple Avenue to protest federal immigration enforcement on Friday.WATCH FULL STORY BELOW Hoosiers across Indy metro protest immigration enforcement in IndianaImmigrants have always made Amer ica better. The country is built on the backs of immigrants," Alida Schleyer with local activist group Indy Resistance said.Schleyer is concerned about how the state and federal government are treating immigrants, documented or not.People oppose these detention centers," she said. Theyre abhorrent. Theyre horrible. We dont need that in Indiana. We dont want that in Indiana. Across town on Monument Circle, Indiana Students Against ICE took to the streets to protest as well.Show solidarity with people who are probably too scared to leave their house because theyre scared theyre going to be abducted. Thats what ICE is doing. Theyre kidnapping people," IU Indianapolis student Lillian Ray said.There have been major developments in Indiana regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week.On Wednesday, Carmel Police Department confirmed to WRTV that ICE is establishing an office within its city limits.On Thursday, the Indiana House of Representatives passed legislation that would require law enforcement agencies and other entities across the state to comply with immigration enforcement.Im worried about the future of this country. For my sons family and for all the kids that are going to inherit the country its becoming. Arent we better than this? protester Becki Hahn said. Metro Police released a statement acknowledging planned protests this weekend.IMPD says lawful assembly is protected. Unlawful activity will result in a public safety response.Under Indiana law, a person may be subject to arrest for: Blocking traffic, emergency vehicles or pedestrians Refusing lawful orders to disperse Damaging or defacing property Threatening or physically confronting others Criminal trespassNico Pennisi is the In Your Community reporter for Downtown Indy. He joined WRTV in October 2022. His passion has always been telling the stories of people who often get overlooked. Share your story ideas and important issues with Nico by emailing him at [email protected]. ...read more read less