Williamsport, Pa. — As snow fell on the corner of Market and Third streets in Williamsport, one man in a sea of people held a bag of ice melt — not in preparation for icy roads, but in protest of ICE operations across the country.
Organizers of the rally, including local chapters of 50150 and Put People First! PA , estimated the protest's attendance peaked around 250 between 12 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 11.
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