Americans of All Backgrounds Stand Up for Immigrants and Against Trump Chaos and Cruelty

Washington, DC — This week, numerous businesses nationwide participated in “A Day Without Immigrants” in solidarity with their immigrant employees and community. This followed several days of organic rallies and protests in many cities throughout the country. From Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, to Seattle, thousands showed up in support of immigrants and against the Trump administration’s cruel agenda.

According to Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice:  

“As Trump’s cruelty manifests itself in communities nationwide, Americans of all backgrounds are standing up to show solidarity with their immigrant neighbors and friends. Over the past few days, we have seen spontaneous and community-led efforts rejecting the ugliness and divisiveness Trump is unleashing. Just like in the first Trump Administration, we expect to see more Americans reject his cruel, costly, and chaotic policies. ”

Below, find excerpts from coverage describing some of the pushback:

Al Jazeera: Businesses close in protest against Trump’s immigration policies

“Several businesses from nurseries to grocery stores and salons closed for a day across the United States in a day of protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.”

Houston Public Media: Thousands march through West Houston to protest immigration policy changes

“Thousands of people marched through the streets of West Houston on Sunday to protest immigration policy changes recently implemented by the administration of President Donald Trump.”

The Los Angeles Times: Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway to protest Trump’s immigration policies

“Thousands of demonstrators rallied in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday and shut down a section of the 101 Freeway to protest President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration and his aggressive deportation policies.”

NBC San Diego: San Diego demonstration against ICE raids draws hundreds of immigrant supporters

“More than a thousand demonstrators gathered near the entrance of the San Diego Convention Center on Harbor Drive and Fifth Avenue and marched to the nearby “Coming Together” sculpture at Park Boulevard in support of immigrant rights.”

The Seattle Times: Hundreds protest Trump’s immigration policies, ICE in West Seattle

“The protest didn’t appear to have one central organizer…That didn’t stop more than 200 people from attending. Several marchers said they learned about it through Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.”