JANUARY 16, 2026 CITYWIDE DAY OF ACTION
Los Angeles | ICE Breakers x G.A.I.A x Coalition Partners
On January 16th, 2026, ICE Breakers and G.A.I.A are joining forces with dozens of grassroots organizations, artists, organizers, and community members such as Jolly Good Ginger, Resist The Coup, Human Liberation Coalition, Chelsea Gods, Da Woke Farmer and more! for a citywide day of action in Los Angeles.
This will be a coordinated escalation, rooted in nonviolence, strategy, and mass participation. Aimed at confronting the systems, corporations, and institutions that enable fascism, tyranny, and oligarchs who think they are beyond accountability.
11:00 AM TACTICS, STRATEGY & NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION TRAINING
Hosted at G.A.I.A Headquarters 346 N Vermont Ave Koreatown
We will begin the day together with a tactics, strategy, and nonviolent direct action training led by experienced organizers. This training is designed for first-time participants and seasoned activists alike.
The training will cover:
Nonviolent direct action principles
De-escalation and safety
Affinity groups and action roles
Legal considerations and risk levels
How today’s actions fit into a
larger strategy to pressure billionaire oligarchs, fascist and supremacist ideologies, and Corporations that profit from suffering.
Attendance at the training is strongly encouraged, especially for anyone participating in actions later in the day.
CONVERGENCE MARCH TO METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER
2-5pm 535 Alameda DTLA
After training together we will converge to the occupation protest, all groups will converge and march together to the Metropolitan Detention Center.
This convergence represents:
Collective power
Solidarity across movements
A direct challenge to the machinery of detention
This is a moment of unity. Many fronts becoming one.
ESCALATION TESLA DINER TAKEDOWN PROTEST
6pm-9pm 7001 Santa Monica Blvd
Following the MDC Occupation Protest, we will move into the final phase of the day:
Tesla Diner Takedown Protest
This action will confront corporate power and tech-enabled authoritarianism, calling out the role corporations play in surveillance, repression, and state violence.
Details and participation levels will be shared during the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A full day of coordinated action
Nonviolent, disciplined protest
Art, banners, sound, and movement energy
Clear leadership and marshaling
Opportunities for low-risk and higher-risk participation
WHAT TO BRING
Water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing
Comfortable shoes
A mask if you choose
Any personal medications
Signs, banners, instruments, and creative energy
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
Nonviolent principles will be upheld throughout the day
Legal observers and safety marshals will be present
Participation is voluntary and based on personal comfort and risk level
WHY THIS MATTERS
ICE detention continues to tear families apart. Corporations continue to profit. Politicians continue to stall.
On January 16th, we refuse to be silent.
This is a day to train together, act together, and show what coordinated people power looks like.
Join us.