The demonstration drew a crowd carrying signs and playing music, with some participants honking car horns as they passed. Many held anti-ICE signs, saying they wanted to show support for the local immigrant community.
Eber Acosta said he attended the protest with his son after watching a video showing children running from their bus stop Thursday morning at the Woodland Village Apartments.
"We saw what happened yesterday at the apartments so we can support the community," Acosta said.
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School district officials said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had been operating in the area, and that students fled when they saw the activity. Acosta said the images were troubling, especially for young children.
"When you see something like that and you're a little child, obviously you're going to be scared," he said.
His son, Jacob Acosta, said the situation made him think about his own family.
"I would hate to see my parents - if they weren't there," he said.
Questions remain about the operation, including whether ICE agents detained anyone or had any interaction with the children. No details have been released about what agents were doing at the apartment complex.
Local leaders said they are concerned about recent ICE actions in Lindenwold and elsewhere.
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, a New Jersey Democrat, attended the protest and said he was disturbed by what he saw in the video.
"What I saw in that video - children running away scared - this is how bad ICE is. That as soon as they heard, they ran home to their parents to see if they're OK," Norcross said.
Norcross said he has opened an inquiry to learn more about the operation.
Others at the protest said their goal was to reassure immigrant neighbors that they are not alone.
"I want to let them know that other Lindenwold residents really care about them," said Chong Kim of Lindenwold.
Andrea Mastro of Voorhees echoed that message.
"They are our neighbors, and I support them," she said.
Action News has contacted ICE and the Department of Homeland Security multiple times seeking details about the activity in Lindenwold, including whether anyone was detained. As of 5:30 p.m. Friday, no response had been received.