United News of Bangladesh

Some Roblox users have been staging “raids” in the popular roleplaying game Brookhaven, wearing ICE gear and acting out immigration enforcement scenarios. Others have taken to virtual streets with protest signs, displaying messages like “We hate ICE” — all compliant with Roblox’s rules against profanity. Videos of these protests and raid reenactments have gone viral on TikTok, garnering millions of views. While such activism in Roblox isn’t entirely new — similar content emerged during last summer’s “No Kings” protests — the renewed activity seems linked to recent immigration operations in Minnesota and the resistance they sparked among protesters. Read More: Meta secures large nuclear energy supply to power AI data centers Giovanni Ramos, an assistant professor at UC Berkeley, noted that virtual protests can be a healthy outlet for young people to process news about immigration enforcement. However, reenacting raids can be concerning and violates Roblox’s community standards, which prohibit content that recreates real-world sensitive events or glorifies those responsible. Roblox enforces these rules using human moderators, AI, and user reports. Ramos added that while some youth may simply be exploring current events, these protests also help them find social support and connect with peers experiencing similar challenges — an important emotional lifeline.