Anti-ICE protesters perform an 80s-themed aerobics workout outside of Portland detention facility as part of “Sweatin’ Out the Fascists”

The anti-ICE protestors in Portland have come up with yet another creative way of demonstrating their feelings against the ICE officials. Over the weekend (on Sunday, November 9), a crowd of roughly 20 people – mostly women – was seen conducting an aerobics workout session outside of Portland’s ICE facility building.

Anti-ICE protesters perform bizarre 1980’s inspired aerobics dance in front of an ICE facility in Portland.pic.twitter.com/jLZm9taYVA

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Dancing to the ’80s wave tunes, the crowd was dressed in bright leotards as they moved in a session called Sweatin’ out the Fascists. In addition to aerobics, other protestors showed up for crochet lessons and Latin dance as well.

Jennifer – one of the teachers at the session outside of the ICE facility – told Portland Mercury that it was “a fun way” of getting their voices heard, adding:…

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