What first began as some Roblox players roleplaying as ICE agents has turned into a series of organized protests in the virtual world, filled with Mexican flags, anti-Trump signs, and, often, gunfire.

In December 2022, more than four in ten Roblox gamers were 12 years old or younger, and 60% of users were under the age of 16, according to data from Roblox. But there are signs that the platform ...

What first began as some Roblox players roleplaying as ICE agents has turned into a series of organized protests in the virtual world, filled with Mexican flags, anti-Trump signs, and, often, gunfire.

Roblox becomes a virtual protest ground against ICE deportations Inspired by the growing real-world demonstrations, most recently those in Los Angeles, these kids have recreated protest scenes in ...

Kids are Protesting ICE in Roblox “Despite being primarily a children’s game, Roblox has evolved into a sort of emergent civic theatre for kids online,” argues Taylor Lorenz.

As anti-ICE protests erupt across the U.S., young players—many not old enough to vote or march—are organizing demonstrations inside Roblox’s massive online worlds.