Demonstrations were held in cities around the U.S. this weekend to support Muslim Americans and to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
More than a thousand people of various faiths rallied in New York City on Sunday.
The "I Am A Muslim Too" event was held in Times Square and was organized by several groups, including the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding.
Some protesters waved American flags, while others held signs saying "No Muslim Ban."
Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at the peaceful rally, saying "we have to dispel the stereotypes" and that America is "a country founded to protect all faiths and all beliefs."
Trump has initiated a crackdown on illegal immigration. He also has called for a temporary ban on people entering the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons headlined the event. He said the Muslim community was being used as a scapegoat, but that "diversity will prevail."
In Oregon, hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in front of the Oregon State Capitol to voice their support for immigration rights.
Anti-Trump protesters take to downtown streets again Tony Briscoe
Protesters took to the streets again Sunday afternoon in Chicago’s Loop to voice their concerns about several parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including immigration issues.
With a police escort, several hundred people marched from Trump Tower to Federal Plaza expressing displeasure with…
Protesters took to the streets again Sunday afternoon in Chicago’s Loop to voice their concerns about several parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including immigration issues.
With a police escort, several hundred people marched from Trump Tower to Federal Plaza expressing displeasure with…
(Tony Briscoe)
Yesica Navarro spoke about growing up as an immigrant. She said she came to the U.S. as a child with her family, and they managed to succeed despite the odds, The Statesman Journal reported.
"We love this country, and we want to be accepted. This is our home," Navarro said.
The crowd, which organizers said neared 1,000, cheered and clapped as cars honked their horns, the newspaper said. The rally was part of a national effort called Immigrants’ March Presidents Day 2017.
In Dallas on Saturday, police estimated about 1,700 people rallied downtown in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees.
The Dallas Morning News reported that religious and civic leaders were among those protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Some marchers carried U.S. flags or banners from other nations and chanted: "Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here." No arrests were made.
About a dozen counter-protesters stood nearby in support of Trump.
Trump’s revised travel ban targets same 7 Muslim-majority countries, official says Vivian Salama
A draft of President Donald Trump’s revised immigration ban targets the same seven countries listed in his original executive order and exempts travelers who already have a visa to travel to the U.S., even if they haven’t used it yet.
A senior administration official said the order, which Trump revised…
A draft of President Donald Trump’s revised immigration ban targets the same seven countries listed in his original executive order and exempts travelers who already have a visa to travel to the U.S., even if they haven’t used it yet.
A senior administration official said the order, which Trump revised…
(Vivian Salama)
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