In recent months, whistles have emerged as a crucial tool in the fight against ICE operations across the nation. Activists and local groups, including those in Detroit and Bellingham, have distributed thousands of whistle kits to raise awareness and alert communities of impending raids. However, the use of whistles has sparked controversy, with discussions around their impact on immigrant communities, particularly among those who may feel retraumatized by the sound. The tension continues as some community members and right-wing media criticize the tactic, highlighting a bitter internal rift within the anti-ICE movement. Despite the backlash, many activists assert that the whistles serve to transform silence into community action, embodying a growing resistance to governmental crackdowns.