Undocumented Activist Declares 'Unafraid and Queer' at Anti-Trump Rally

Greisa Martinez Rosas, an undocumented immigrant and activist, boldly declared her status and sexual orientation at an anti-Trump rally in Washington, D.C.

At a massive ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Washington, D.C., Greisa Martinez Rosas, an undocumented immigrant from Hidalgo, Mexico, and the executive director of United We Dream, openly shared her identity with the crowd. ‘I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, unafraid, queer and unashamed,’ Rosas proclaimed, amidst thousands of protesters rallying against the Trump administration’s policies on immigration and federal spending.

Rosas, who moved to the U.S. as a child and grew up in Dallas, has been a prominent figure in the immigration activism scene. Her bold statement at the rally, one of over 1,000 protests nationwide, quickly spread across social media, drawing both support and criticism. While some applauded her courage, others on platforms like X suggested that her public declaration might attract the attention of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The rally in the nation’s capital was part of a broader wave of protests against President Trump’s initiatives to expedite deportations and reduce federal agency budgets. Critics of the administration argue that these policies target vulnerable communities and undermine essential services. As the debate over immigration and government efficiency continues, voices like Rosas’s highlight the personal stakes involved in these national policy discussions.