Joe Orellana
@joeorephoto.bsky.social
Freelance photographer, photojournalist in San Diego, CA, he/him. IG: (joeorephoto) | iwwfju member | need to reach me? email via link in bio!
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Hundreds of San Diegans rallied and marched at waterfront park today, marking two years of genocide against the people of Gaza. Attendees demanded the end of the genocide, and for western states to implement an arms embargo on Israel.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Hundreds of San Diegans rallied and marched at waterfront park today, marking two years of genocide against the people of Gaza. Attendees demanded the end of the genocide, and for western states to implement an arms embargo on Israel.
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San Diegans marched from Memorial Community Park to the Admiral Nimitz Gate at Naval Base San Diego yesterday (July 4th), protesting US military actions abroad and the use of military force on communities at home.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
San Diegans marched from Memorial Community Park to the Admiral Nimitz Gate at Naval Base San Diego yesterday (July 4th), protesting US military actions abroad and the use of military force on communities at home.
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Hundreds marched in El Cajon today, in support of migrants and to demand ICE be removed from the city. El Cajon was the site of a militarized workplace raid in March, and the city council voted to declare itself not a sanctuary city in February.
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June 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hundreds marched in El Cajon today, in support of migrants and to demand ICE be removed from the city. El Cajon was the site of a militarized workplace raid in March, and the city council voted to declare itself not a sanctuary city in February.
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San Diego faith leaders went to the Federal Building this morning to witness asylum seekers in immigration court. ICE Enforcement Removal Operations agents have spent weeks at the court, arresting migrants and menacing court-observation volunteers.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
San Diego faith leaders went to the Federal Building this morning to witness asylum seekers in immigration court. ICE Enforcement Removal Operations agents have spent weeks at the court, arresting migrants and menacing court-observation volunteers.
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San Diegans rallied and marched through Balboa Park today to witness 77 years of Nakba. This grim anniversary passed as the Israeli government enforced a blockade on Gaza for more than 57 years.
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May 18, 2025 at 5:16 AM
San Diegans rallied and marched through Balboa Park today to witness 77 years of Nakba. This grim anniversary passed as the Israeli government enforced a blockade on Gaza for more than 57 years.
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More than a thousand rallied for public education near Roosevelt Middle School today, demanding that the Trump administration cease its attacks on students and educators.
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May 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
More than a thousand rallied for public education near Roosevelt Middle School today, demanding that the Trump administration cease its attacks on students and educators.
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Hundreds of San Diegans rallied at Chicano Park to commemorate International Workers' Day today. The coalition of organizations condemned the current administration's attacks on working people.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Hundreds of San Diegans rallied at Chicano Park to commemorate International Workers' Day today. The coalition of organizations condemned the current administration's attacks on working people.
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I had the opportunity to go on a ride-along with Union del Barrio for Roberto Comacho's story in Bolts Magazine: How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE.
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April 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I had the opportunity to go on a ride-along with Union del Barrio for Roberto Comacho's story in Bolts Magazine: How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE.
Story: boltsmag.org/how-voluntee...
IG Post: www.instagram.com/p/DI4hW19zZ7...
Story: boltsmag.org/how-voluntee...
IG Post: www.instagram.com/p/DI4hW19zZ7...
Students and protesters rallied at CSUSM today, protesting the visit of two IDF soldiers. CSUSM hosted "Triggered, the Tour: From Combat to Campus," a Zionist event. Nearly 1000 people signed a petition urging the university to cancel the event.
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March 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Students and protesters rallied at CSUSM today, protesting the visit of two IDF soldiers. CSUSM hosted "Triggered, the Tour: From Combat to Campus," a Zionist event. Nearly 1000 people signed a petition urging the university to cancel the event.
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An International Solidarity Movement volunteer spoke at Burn All Books last night. They relayed the resilient spirit of Palestinians in the West Bank and the crushing oppression they're subjected to—at protests, under attack, and in demolished towns.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
An International Solidarity Movement volunteer spoke at Burn All Books last night. They relayed the resilient spirit of Palestinians in the West Bank and the crushing oppression they're subjected to—at protests, under attack, and in demolished towns.
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Hundreds protested at the federal building in San Diego, demanding an end to the genocide in Palestine and an arms embargo on Israel. Since Tuesday, the IDF has killed over 400 Palestinians—the deadliest day in Gaza since Oct 2023.
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March 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Hundreds protested at the federal building in San Diego, demanding an end to the genocide in Palestine and an arms embargo on Israel. Since Tuesday, the IDF has killed over 400 Palestinians—the deadliest day in Gaza since Oct 2023.
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San Diegans gathered on the lawn outside National City's City Hall today, demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil. The Palestinian student activist negotiated on behalf of a protest encampment at Columbia University last year.
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March 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
San Diegans gathered on the lawn outside National City's City Hall today, demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil. The Palestinian student activist negotiated on behalf of a protest encampment at Columbia University last year.
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The San Diego County Admin Building saw hundreds of protesters this morning, all opposing Musk + Trump's power grabs. Signage compared the US today to Germany as Nazis seized power.
Attendees condemned the lack of action from elected officials.
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Attendees condemned the lack of action from elected officials.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The San Diego County Admin Building saw hundreds of protesters this morning, all opposing Musk + Trump's power grabs. Signage compared the US today to Germany as Nazis seized power.
Attendees condemned the lack of action from elected officials.
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Attendees condemned the lack of action from elected officials.
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Hundreds protested the Trump admin downtown this afternoon, in concert with other “50 protests 50 states 1 day” actions. Protesters rejected the president’s executive overreach, and the ransacking of federal agencies by billionaire Elon Musk’s DOGE
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February 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Hundreds protested the Trump admin downtown this afternoon, in concert with other “50 protests 50 states 1 day” actions. Protesters rejected the president’s executive overreach, and the ransacking of federal agencies by billionaire Elon Musk’s DOGE
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National City saw hundreds gather on Highland Avenue today as protesters rallied in opposition to Trump’s deportation and migration policies. Signage condemned ICE, the president, and a racist culture. Police cleared the peaceful protest with tear gas in the evening.
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February 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
National City saw hundreds gather on Highland Avenue today as protesters rallied in opposition to Trump’s deportation and migration policies. Signage condemned ICE, the president, and a racist culture. Police cleared the peaceful protest with tear gas in the evening.
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Hundreds gathered in downtown San Diego today to protest president Trump’s extreme right-wing agenda. Speakers conveyed the threat presented by the new administration to marginalized people—whether poor, BIPOC, queer, or any combination thereof.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Hundreds gathered in downtown San Diego today to protest president Trump’s extreme right-wing agenda. Speakers conveyed the threat presented by the new administration to marginalized people—whether poor, BIPOC, queer, or any combination thereof.
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San Diegans rallied at Balboa Park’s Panama Plaza yesterday, following the ceasefire deal that has been reached in Gaza. The IDF has killed at least 122 people since the deal was announced, according to CNN.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
San Diegans rallied at Balboa Park’s Panama Plaza yesterday, following the ceasefire deal that has been reached in Gaza. The IDF has killed at least 122 people since the deal was announced, according to CNN.
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Hundreds rallied and marched at waterfront park yesterday for the People’s March, a demonstration for freedom against fascism ahead of the inauguration. Speakers urged attendees to stand against ongoing threats to democracy, human rights, and the very earth we live on.
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January 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Hundreds rallied and marched at waterfront park yesterday for the People’s March, a demonstration for freedom against fascism ahead of the inauguration. Speakers urged attendees to stand against ongoing threats to democracy, human rights, and the very earth we live on.
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Got asked to repost this notice about a missing at-risk community member.
Search party today at 6155 El Cajon Boulevard at 1PM
Search party today at 6155 El Cajon Boulevard at 1PM
January 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Got asked to repost this notice about a missing at-risk community member.
Search party today at 6155 El Cajon Boulevard at 1PM
Search party today at 6155 El Cajon Boulevard at 1PM
The director of California’s In Custody Death Review Division was in Escondido last night to hear from victims’ families. The law that created this office is the result of organizing in San Diego around jail deaths—but the division's scope is very constrained.
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December 15, 2024 at 9:05 PM
The director of California’s In Custody Death Review Division was in Escondido last night to hear from victims’ families. The law that created this office is the result of organizing in San Diego around jail deaths—but the division's scope is very constrained.
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Yesterday, the CA chapter of the CAIR and Legal Aid at Work held a press conference regarding a local nurse who was fired—allegedly for displaying stickers in support of Palestine.
A complaint has been filed with the California Labor Commissioner.
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A complaint has been filed with the California Labor Commissioner.
Read: https://buff.ly/4f5uytC
December 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Yesterday, the CA chapter of the CAIR and Legal Aid at Work held a press conference regarding a local nurse who was fired—allegedly for displaying stickers in support of Palestine.
A complaint has been filed with the California Labor Commissioner.
Read: https://buff.ly/4f5uytC
A complaint has been filed with the California Labor Commissioner.
Read: https://buff.ly/4f5uytC
DeArman appears to tell officers he is unable to move between screams of pain. Despite this, they used a K9 to drag him roughly ten minutes later.
October 28, 2024 at 1:46 AM
DeArman appears to tell officers he is unable to move between screams of pain. Despite this, they used a K9 to drag him roughly ten minutes later.
Was also asked to share footage of DeArman being dragged by a K9.
October 28, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Was also asked to share footage of DeArman being dragged by a K9.
Got sent links to the hard-to-find bodycam footage of the killing of Chris DeArman, I’ve put them here: pastebin.com/z9PwjLTS
October 28, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Got sent links to the hard-to-find bodycam footage of the killing of Chris DeArman, I’ve put them here: pastebin.com/z9PwjLTS