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

Kids are going viral for simulating ICE protests in Roblox, turning the gaming platform into a digital protest zone with flags and signs.

Roblox players attending virtual protests against ICE's deportations are now being shot by "police" players while attending the online demonstrations.

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 intensify across the country, kids are turning the social gaming platform Roblox into a protest ground online.