Not all heroes wear capes. This Chicago attorney commentating on the ICE protests in real time is a hero with a megaphone
So long as Donald Trump continues to deploy armed forces to quell ICE protests, ICE protests will continue to crop up around the United States. The most effective protests so far have been peaceful and informed.
Robert Held, a Chicago, IL attorney, is getting a lot of love for spearheading that movement in his home state. In this clip, originally shared on TikTok by Don Lemon, he uses a megaphone to basically live-narrate the proceedings in real-time.
WE NEED LAWYERS AT ALL THESE PROTESTS‼️ He was incredibly calm, well spoken & respectful‼️ pic.twitter.com/slj1ckUVKj
— Meidas_Charise Lee (@charise_lee) October 12, 2025
A good lawyer can go a long way. Held’s approach is resonating with everyone looking for some calm within the storm. Not all heroes wear capes – they sometimes just need a bullhorn.
Tweeters couldn’t stop shouting praise.
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Many of them probably realized the moment they do something, he has an easily winnable case.
Protect that man, and others like him, AT ALL COSTS!!!
— Color ME blue (@Quiet_Antihero) October 12, 2025
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Love the shot of all the troopers looking suddenly uncomfortable and unsure
"Wait they want to talk? Is that…is that allowed? I was only trained to escalate to violence as fast as possible, what do we do sarge?"
— Comrade Brad (@TheComradeBrad) October 13, 2025
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You said to disperse. Where do you want us to go? This is sending me
— Sid (@KryptikCharles) October 13, 2025
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ICE is in violation of the constitution.
— Michael ⭐️ (@Michael19896378) October 12, 2025
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95% of those officers won’t know what to do because they don’t know the law.
— rickimaru.eth (@rikimaru_bankai) October 12, 2025
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My view is that the right to remain silent and the right to counsel are the most critical immediate protections every demonstrator must grasp. These are the basic safeguards against self-incrimination and coercion during any engagement with authorities.
— Gelson Luz (@gelsonluz) October 12, 2025
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Another true hero, like the Portland frog
— Jose M (@JMLV51) October 12, 2025
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You could see uncertainty starting to creep into their ranks.
— Eco System Down (@EcoSystemDown) October 13, 2025
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We need one of those at every protest!
— Fuck You Fascists‼️️️⚧️ (@FierceWomb) October 12, 2025
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Respect!!! pic.twitter.com/Fjl2gjP9zQ
— Hanne Dreijer (@Raffen73) October 12, 2025
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More of this please.
Resist American Fascism. https://t.co/TnjTi4F4kC— Cam Miller (@cammillerfilms) October 12, 2025
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Calling all lawyers! We need you this Saturday! #NoKings #NoKingsOct18 https://t.co/rZUJge749X
— House Yoda (@GracieYoda) October 13, 2025
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Patriotism looks like this. https://t.co/MoY7SbM4f5
— Jason Bennett Actors Studio (@JBActors) October 12, 2025
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The troops: reminiscent of the 1960s: https://t.co/cO8AGS9TDT pic.twitter.com/WLw9Fp4Du9
— Lisa (@Limare64) October 12, 2025
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Write down word for word and do exactly as he does https://t.co/7l8BDLCfA4
— Bobeana (@whatelsedoIknow) October 12, 2025
To sum up –
This is how you do it. You need to have a clear and rational person leading any side so that bad actors and idiots can't act up and become the representation of your cause.
— blaha (@BlahaSnacks) October 13, 2025
Source Don Lemon H/T @charise_lee Image Screengrab