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TROY — At least 200 students, faculty and community members gathered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Wednesday to march in a “show of support” for international students in the aftermath of the President Trump’s executive order curtailing the travel to the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
The group, which opposes the Vdcasino new president’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies, gathered on campus before marching to Monument Square for a speakout at 12:45 p.m.
Late on Friday afternoon, Trump signed an executive order barring people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. The action, which was implemented immediately, caught many travelers, immigrants and refugees off guard resulting in confusion and chaos — and even detention for some — over the weekend. It also spawned protests and condemnations at home and abroad.
The measure blocks people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from entering the U.S. for 90 days. It also suspends refugees from entering the U.S. for 120 days and indefinitely halts the admission of Syrian refugees.
Since the weekend, exemptions have been made for U.S. green card holders, as well as those who endangered their lives and those of their families through their work for the U.S. military and government.
Many university communities have at least some students, faculty and staff who stand to be affected by the restrictions.
Off they go at @rpi #travelban pic.twitter.com/VlLdZQg18G
“No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here” chant down Broadway in Troy #travelban pic.twitter.com/Dg4CQSqA9u
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