ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Demonstrators gathered Friday in Pack Square Park as part of nationwide May Day protests, calling for higher taxes on the wealthy, an end to immigration enforcement actions and wars, and expanded democratic participation.
The event, billed as a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally, included a march through downtown Asheville and coincided with a broader “No Work, No School, No Shopping” boycott. Organizers said the effort was meant to highlight economic inequality and worker rights.
“I am here because I’m against ICE,” said Jasmine Caldwell, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “I believe that Spanish people have every right to come to this country. We all believe the same. And I’m tired of ICE going in the schools, these homes, separating the families from each other, including the kids. It makes me mad every time I hear about ICE.”
Another attendee, Wendy, said she was rallying in support of educators and workers…