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Protesters march against Trump immigration policies – live updates Protesters march against Trump immigration policies – live updates
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Americans protested coast-to-coast against US immigration policies that separate children from family members at the border. The administration formally ended the policy in June, but more than 2,000 migrant children remain in limbo, held in detention facilities and foster care centers across the US.
Actress American Ferrera, singer Alicia Keys and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda called for the Trump administration to reunite the more than 2,000 children separated at the border with their families.
Progressive leaders called on American to, “Remember in November”, when Americans go to the ballot box. This year’s midterm elections are this fall, when many Democratic politicians will face reelection.
One example: civil rights icon and US Rep. John Lewis had a crowd chanting, “Vote! Vote! Vote!” in Atlanta, Georgia.
As protesters gather around the country, President Trump is at his luxury golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is interviewing US Supreme Court candidate, following the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Guardian reporter Ed Helmore is with the marchers in New York City, where he’s spoken with protesters across the city.
Janice Erlbaum
I am protesting the inhumane deportation and incarceration policies under this administration. To witness this march is hopeful, but most of the time I’m really depressed and horrified at the sight of people enjoying the cruelty of this administration. I fear for myself, my friends and my family.
Rosemary Fassbinder
We’ve had enough. Donald Trump needs to pay attention. This past two weeks has not gone unnoticed – the protest movement is going to gather strength. It sure seems a long way since the pussy hat protests. We’d hoped that would change this, but it’s so much worse now. So we’re going to keep marching and keep protesting and try to make sure we don’t get complacent or numb.
Lori Wilkinson
Last time I felt this angry was when George W Bush was planning the Iraq war. I’m upset about everything this administration does, but separating children immigrant from their parents pushed me over the edge. I’m considering going a full-time Foley Square protest, or at least I could bake for the sit-in protesters.
Kelly Charris
I’m very disappointed. It’s so hard to ignore what’s happening, despite the executive order. We see those kids in the cages. They’re going to be traumatized for life. It makes me very sad to see this. My dad was an immigrant. He didn’t go home for 20 years because he was affraid he wouldn’t pass the test when he tried to come back. There has to be a better way.
Here’s more from Lucia Graves in Washington DC:Here’s more from Lucia Graves in Washington DC:
Top-billed speakers took the stage midday, as the DC heat reached its climax, with Lin Manuel Miranda singing a lullaby for separated children — and assembled crowds were totally undeterred as temperatures climbed. You can’t pay to hear Miranda singing on Broadway anymore, after all, but if you showed up Saturday, you heard him.Top-billed speakers took the stage midday, as the DC heat reached its climax, with Lin Manuel Miranda singing a lullaby for separated children — and assembled crowds were totally undeterred as temperatures climbed. You can’t pay to hear Miranda singing on Broadway anymore, after all, but if you showed up Saturday, you heard him.
Miranda was singing “Dear Theodosia,” from his hit musical Hamilton, known for its celebration of America as a nation of immigrants. And he sang with words unaltered — a way, perhaps, of emphasizing its universality — as many in the audience sang along, becoming a near chorus on the refrain, “Someday, someday.”Miranda was singing “Dear Theodosia,” from his hit musical Hamilton, known for its celebration of America as a nation of immigrants. And he sang with words unaltered — a way, perhaps, of emphasizing its universality — as many in the audience sang along, becoming a near chorus on the refrain, “Someday, someday.”
“Don’t stop. Don’t give up,” he told the audience, as he waved off stage.“Don’t stop. Don’t give up,” he told the audience, as he waved off stage.
Next up, Alicia Keys told sweat-drenched crowds she came less as a star than as the mother of a seven-year-old son. “His name is Egypt and I couldn’t imagine not being able to find him. I couldn’t imagine being separated from him,” she said. “If it can happen to one child it can happen to any child,” she said.Next up, Alicia Keys told sweat-drenched crowds she came less as a star than as the mother of a seven-year-old son. “His name is Egypt and I couldn’t imagine not being able to find him. I couldn’t imagine being separated from him,” she said. “If it can happen to one child it can happen to any child,” she said.
But perhaps the most powerful language came from actress America Ferrera, who said she came, above all, as a human.But perhaps the most powerful language came from actress America Ferrera, who said she came, above all, as a human.
“I’m here not only as a brand new mother, as the proud child of Honduran immigrants, and not only as an American who sees it as her duty to be here defending justice. I am here as a human being with a beating pain, who understands compassion and can easily understand what it must feel like to struggle the way families are struggling right now,” she said to cheers from the audience. “I’m here not only as a brand new mother, as the proud child of Honduran immigrants, and not only as an American who sees it as her duty to be here defending justice. I am here as a human being with a beating heart, who understands compassion and can easily understand what it must feel like to struggle the way families are struggling right now,” she said to cheers from the audience.
“It is easy to imagine and I would hope if it was my family being torn apart,” she added, “then someone would stand up for me and my family. It is that simple. This fight does not belong to one group of people, one color of people, one race of people, one gender — it belongs to all of us,” she said.“It is easy to imagine and I would hope if it was my family being torn apart,” she added, “then someone would stand up for me and my family. It is that simple. This fight does not belong to one group of people, one color of people, one race of people, one gender — it belongs to all of us,” she said.
Every so often, the crowd erupted in boos or exclamations of, “How dare they!” But overwhelmingly, those in attendance maintained an elevated mood. As Ferrera and Keys read testimony from people affected by Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy (names were changed to protect identities), they chanted “Love is love,” or hummed strains from the passing lullaby.Every so often, the crowd erupted in boos or exclamations of, “How dare they!” But overwhelmingly, those in attendance maintained an elevated mood. As Ferrera and Keys read testimony from people affected by Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy (names were changed to protect identities), they chanted “Love is love,” or hummed strains from the passing lullaby.
Keys told the story of “Margarita,” a mother who’d been separated from her son “Carlos” since before Christmas. Said the mother in Keys’ testimony: “First they tell you in a few weeks you will have your child, then in a month, then in another month, but they never fulfill their promise.”Keys told the story of “Margarita,” a mother who’d been separated from her son “Carlos” since before Christmas. Said the mother in Keys’ testimony: “First they tell you in a few weeks you will have your child, then in a month, then in another month, but they never fulfill their promise.”
Testimony read by Ferrera focused on am Oakland-based grandfather hoping to be reunited with his granddaughter Theresa — but Ferrera also encouraged people to imagine all the stories that go unread.Testimony read by Ferrera focused on am Oakland-based grandfather hoping to be reunited with his granddaughter Theresa — but Ferrera also encouraged people to imagine all the stories that go unread.
“What makes humans remarkable is our capacity to imagine. We have an imagination let’s use it,” she said.“What makes humans remarkable is our capacity to imagine. We have an imagination let’s use it,” she said.
And so, they have. With signs that read, “Don’t shoot — I’m white,” and dressed in costumes from the Handmaid’s Tale, toting their toddlers, holding hands, cursing the heat and playing tibetan singing bowls, the crowds are beginning their march down Pennsylvania Avenue, headed toward the Capitol, their final destination.And so, they have. With signs that read, “Don’t shoot — I’m white,” and dressed in costumes from the Handmaid’s Tale, toting their toddlers, holding hands, cursing the heat and playing tibetan singing bowls, the crowds are beginning their march down Pennsylvania Avenue, headed toward the Capitol, their final destination.
Before we share another dispatch from Washington DC, where we’ve heard from Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Lin-Manuel Miranda, let’s take a look outside the beltway.Before we share another dispatch from Washington DC, where we’ve heard from Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Lin-Manuel Miranda, let’s take a look outside the beltway.
Here are 10 protest pictures from outside New York and Washington DC. Including one (below) of protesters rallying near the Trump National Golf Club, where President Trump is golfing this weekend.Here are 10 protest pictures from outside New York and Washington DC. Including one (below) of protesters rallying near the Trump National Golf Club, where President Trump is golfing this weekend.
Louisville, KentuckyLouisville, Kentucky
Birmingham, New YorkBirmingham, New York
Newark, New JerseyNewark, New Jersey
Tampa, FloridaTampa, Florida
New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, Louisiana
Eau Clare, WisconsinEau Clare, Wisconsin
Burlington, VermontBurlington, Vermont
Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Troy, MissouriTroy, Missouri
Boston, MassachusettsBoston, Massachusetts
One message repeated over and over again today: “Remember in November.”One message repeated over and over again today: “Remember in November.”
Diane Guerrero, actress from Orange is the New Black, who was left alone at 14-years-old when her family was deported, repeated the message again to a crowd in Washington DC.Diane Guerrero, actress from Orange is the New Black, who was left alone at 14-years-old when her family was deported, repeated the message again to a crowd in Washington DC.
Remember this in November, when we march to the polls... Remember in November that the end to these cruel policies starts with us... Te amo mama, papa hermano, te amo and I miss you every day.”Remember this in November, when we march to the polls... Remember in November that the end to these cruel policies starts with us... Te amo mama, papa hermano, te amo and I miss you every day.”
Here’s a bit more about what’s happening in New York City, where thousands have gathered downtown:Here’s a bit more about what’s happening in New York City, where thousands have gathered downtown:
Protesters are chanting “Shame!” and singing “Shut detention down!” at the kickoff of a New York City march denouncing the Trump administration’s policy of separating families of people caught crossing the border illegally.Protesters are chanting “Shame!” and singing “Shut detention down!” at the kickoff of a New York City march denouncing the Trump administration’s policy of separating families of people caught crossing the border illegally.
Crowds gathered in sweltering 86-degree morning heat on Saturday at a Manhattan park before a march across the Brooklyn Bridge to Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, near the federal courthouse. The crowd provided a refrain of “shame” as an organizer ran down a list of people marchers are blaming for the family separations.Crowds gathered in sweltering 86-degree morning heat on Saturday at a Manhattan park before a march across the Brooklyn Bridge to Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, near the federal courthouse. The crowd provided a refrain of “shame” as an organizer ran down a list of people marchers are blaming for the family separations.
Among their targets: President Donald Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.Among their targets: President Donald Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
This speech from civil rights icon and US Representative John Lewis has a crowd chanting “Vote! Vote! Vote!” in Atlanta, Georgia.This speech from civil rights icon and US Representative John Lewis has a crowd chanting “Vote! Vote! Vote!” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Some of you know when I was very young, had all of my hair and a few pounds lighter, there were people that said we would never get a Civil Rights Act or a Voting Rights Act, but we marched.Some of you know when I was very young, had all of my hair and a few pounds lighter, there were people that said we would never get a Civil Rights Act or a Voting Rights Act, but we marched.
We were arrested, we were jailed, we were beaten, but we didn’t give up. We must not give up. I will tell you one thing that we all can do, we all can do is continue to appeal to our beloved communities.We were arrested, we were jailed, we were beaten, but we didn’t give up. We must not give up. I will tell you one thing that we all can do, we all can do is continue to appeal to our beloved communities.
We are one family. We are one family. We all live in the same house, not just the American house, but the world house. We are all brothers and sisters. It doesn’t matter if we are black or white, Asian, Latino, we are all one people.We are one family. We are one family. We all live in the same house, not just the American house, but the world house. We are all brothers and sisters. It doesn’t matter if we are black or white, Asian, Latino, we are all one people.
Maybe our foremothers and forefathers all came to this land in different ships, but we are all in the same boat now. There is no such thing as an illegal human being. We all are human.Maybe our foremothers and forefathers all came to this land in different ships, but we are all in the same boat now. There is no such thing as an illegal human being. We all are human.
And we must teach people in power that we will not be satisfied with the order of things. I’m not satisfied. There are hundreds of members of Congress that are not satisfied. There are many candidates running that are not satisfied.And we must teach people in power that we will not be satisfied with the order of things. I’m not satisfied. There are hundreds of members of Congress that are not satisfied. There are many candidates running that are not satisfied.
I’ll say to each and everyone of you, when the Election Day comes around we have to go out and vote like we’ve never voted before.I’ll say to each and everyone of you, when the Election Day comes around we have to go out and vote like we’ve never voted before.
Alicia Keys, the 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer, just gave an impassioned speech about fighting to “save the soul” of America, something we’ve heard again and again from protesters.Alicia Keys, the 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer, just gave an impassioned speech about fighting to “save the soul” of America, something we’ve heard again and again from protesters.
Our democracy is at stake, our humanity is at stake. We are out here to save the soul of our nation.Our democracy is at stake, our humanity is at stake. We are out here to save the soul of our nation.
We need all the children reunited to their parents. We demand to end the zero humanity policy. We need to save the Supreme Court. And we need to vote. Because when we vote we win. And so America, and I want you to join us to say we’re not backing down.We need all the children reunited to their parents. We demand to end the zero humanity policy. We need to save the Supreme Court. And we need to vote. Because when we vote we win. And so America, and I want you to join us to say we’re not backing down.
The crowd, gathered in downtown New York City, chanted back, “We’re not backing down!” The speech came just after Lin-Manuel Miranda sang a lullaby for the children separated from their families.The crowd, gathered in downtown New York City, chanted back, “We’re not backing down!” The speech came just after Lin-Manuel Miranda sang a lullaby for the children separated from their families.
"Our democracy is at stake. Our humanity is at stake ... We demand an end to the zero humanity policy"— Alicia Keys at the #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/HolNSiyJMd"Our democracy is at stake. Our humanity is at stake ... We demand an end to the zero humanity policy"— Alicia Keys at the #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/HolNSiyJMd
Let’s just return for one moment to the lullaby Lin-Manuel Miranda sang at the march in Washington DC. Check out this video below.Let’s just return for one moment to the lullaby Lin-Manuel Miranda sang at the march in Washington DC. Check out this video below.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is singing a lullaby for children separated from their parents pic.twitter.com/csctFNjR5TLin-Manuel Miranda is singing a lullaby for children separated from their parents pic.twitter.com/csctFNjR5T
Here’s a dispatch from Guardian US reporter Lucia Graves, who is on the ground in Washington DC:Here’s a dispatch from Guardian US reporter Lucia Graves, who is on the ground in Washington DC:
The lineup of DC speakers began with a mother affected by Trump’s immigration policies, who told the assembling masses after she was put in detention, she was separated from her son for nine months, during which time she was told he could be put up for adoption.The lineup of DC speakers began with a mother affected by Trump’s immigration policies, who told the assembling masses after she was put in detention, she was separated from her son for nine months, during which time she was told he could be put up for adoption.
“I was terrified I might never see him again,” she told crowds braving what, by shortly after 11 am, was already 90-degree heat.“I was terrified I might never see him again,” she told crowds braving what, by shortly after 11 am, was already 90-degree heat.
“Shame!” the crowd chanted. “Families belong together!” Among them were Stephen Spitz and Kristin Cabral, who’ve become what you might call regulars to the White House front lawn. “For the past year and a half, I’ve been marching practically every day,” Spitz said. Asked which protests he’s attended he quipped, “The question is which ones haven’t I attended!”“Shame!” the crowd chanted. “Families belong together!” Among them were Stephen Spitz and Kristin Cabral, who’ve become what you might call regulars to the White House front lawn. “For the past year and a half, I’ve been marching practically every day,” Spitz said. Asked which protests he’s attended he quipped, “The question is which ones haven’t I attended!”
Spitz was last out here as recently as Tuesday, when Supreme Court justices issued a long-awaited ruling in Trump v Hawaii, in which it upheld Trump’s travel ban restricting travel and immigration from seven countries, many of them majority-Muslim ones.Spitz was last out here as recently as Tuesday, when Supreme Court justices issued a long-awaited ruling in Trump v Hawaii, in which it upheld Trump’s travel ban restricting travel and immigration from seven countries, many of them majority-Muslim ones.
“That’s part of it,” he said about why he’s out today. “This is all part of the same thing.”“That’s part of it,” he said about why he’s out today. “This is all part of the same thing.”
The tenure remained respectful and peace-oriented as speakers took the stage Saturday. Some, like Gabriel Kolmisar and Amy Troxel of DC’s Socialist Snack Squad, were out with backpacks full of water bottles and snacks to keep people fueled (full disclosure: this Guardian reporter accepted a bag of Cheetz-Its.)The tenure remained respectful and peace-oriented as speakers took the stage Saturday. Some, like Gabriel Kolmisar and Amy Troxel of DC’s Socialist Snack Squad, were out with backpacks full of water bottles and snacks to keep people fueled (full disclosure: this Guardian reporter accepted a bag of Cheetz-Its.)
Others showed up as family units, no longer taking the privilege for granted. “We’re a family unit and nobody has separated us yet,” Chris Fondi, who attended the march with two adult sisters, Laura Fondi and Ann Fondi. Pushing her nephew toward the Guardian she quipped, “Though if you’d like to take him, he’s college educated.”Others showed up as family units, no longer taking the privilege for granted. “We’re a family unit and nobody has separated us yet,” Chris Fondi, who attended the march with two adult sisters, Laura Fondi and Ann Fondi. Pushing her nephew toward the Guardian she quipped, “Though if you’d like to take him, he’s college educated.”
This protester told me she didn’t want her name or face with her sign. “Not in today’s world.” pic.twitter.com/W6CuzTzWt8This protester told me she didn’t want her name or face with her sign. “Not in today’s world.” pic.twitter.com/W6CuzTzWt8
Lin Manuel Miranda just sang Dear Theodosia, a song about children from his blockbuster play Hamilton. Here’s a sample from the chorus:Lin Manuel Miranda just sang Dear Theodosia, a song about children from his blockbuster play Hamilton. Here’s a sample from the chorus:
You’ll come of age with our young nationWe’ll bleed and fight for youWe’ll make it right for youIf we lay a strong enough foundationWe’ll pass it on to youWe’ll give the world to you and you’ll blow us all awaySomeday, somedayYeah, you’ll blow us all awaySomeday, somedayYou’ll come of age with our young nationWe’ll bleed and fight for youWe’ll make it right for youIf we lay a strong enough foundationWe’ll pass it on to youWe’ll give the world to you and you’ll blow us all awaySomeday, somedayYeah, you’ll blow us all awaySomeday, someday
I just spoke to a woman protesting in Indiana – Vice President Mike Pence’s home state – where “thousands” are standing outside the statehouse in Indianapolis.I just spoke to a woman protesting in Indiana – Vice President Mike Pence’s home state – where “thousands” are standing outside the statehouse in Indianapolis.
“Our country is really really close to the edge of the abyss, of just committing some serious human rights violations, and in fact we have already,” said Mahri Irvine, a 35-year-old anthropologist, as people cheered in the background.“Our country is really really close to the edge of the abyss, of just committing some serious human rights violations, and in fact we have already,” said Mahri Irvine, a 35-year-old anthropologist, as people cheered in the background.
“To me, it’s upsetting if people don’t have that level of imagine to think – how would I feel if I had to flee a violent country, and I was incarcerated, and my children were taken away from me?”“To me, it’s upsetting if people don’t have that level of imagine to think – how would I feel if I had to flee a violent country, and I was incarcerated, and my children were taken away from me?”
People have been standing outside the Indiana statehouse for hours, even though temperatures are expected to top out in the 90s today (around 35C).People have been standing outside the Indiana statehouse for hours, even though temperatures are expected to top out in the 90s today (around 35C).
“It’s incredibly hot, I’ve been hiding in the shade the whole time and I am just sweating,” she said.“It’s incredibly hot, I’ve been hiding in the shade the whole time and I am just sweating,” she said.
It's a gorgeous (and hot!!!) day in #Indianapolis and I'm proud to join thousands of #patriotic #Americans from #Indiana as we protest against @GOP #xenophobia, #nationalism, and #racism! We must defend our #Americanvalues!#FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch pic.twitter.com/1Ltt6cDHDSIt's a gorgeous (and hot!!!) day in #Indianapolis and I'm proud to join thousands of #patriotic #Americans from #Indiana as we protest against @GOP #xenophobia, #nationalism, and #racism! We must defend our #Americanvalues!#FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch pic.twitter.com/1Ltt6cDHDS
From Dallas, Texas – the city the Texas Tribune calls one of the “blue dots in Texas’ red political sea” – we have this dispatch from the Associated Press.From Dallas, Texas – the city the Texas Tribune calls one of the “blue dots in Texas’ red political sea” – we have this dispatch from the Associated Press.
Hundreds of protesters in downtown Dallas are calling for a clear plan to reunify families separated under President Donald Trump’s policy of separating immigrant families.Hundreds of protesters in downtown Dallas are calling for a clear plan to reunify families separated under President Donald Trump’s policy of separating immigrant families.
The protesters, many donning white T-shirts and clothing, carried protest signs and gathered in mass outside Dallas city hall.The protesters, many donning white T-shirts and clothing, carried protest signs and gathered in mass outside Dallas city hall.
One protest sign read, “Compassion not cruelty” while another said simply: “Vote”One protest sign read, “Compassion not cruelty” while another said simply: “Vote”
Another sign said, “November is coming.”Another sign said, “November is coming.”
Protest organizer Michelle Wentz says opposition to the policy has seemed to cross political party lines. She called it a “barbaric and inhumane” policy.Protest organizer Michelle Wentz says opposition to the policy has seemed to cross political party lines. She called it a “barbaric and inhumane” policy.
Protesters continued to stream in to the area as people registered demonstrators to vote.Protesters continued to stream in to the area as people registered demonstrators to vote.
The hum of side conversations gave way to chants of “We care!” outside city hall.The hum of side conversations gave way to chants of “We care!” outside city hall.
People calling for reunification, compassion & action. Also, encouraging voter registration & a strong turnout on Election Day. #FamiliesBelongTogther march at Dallas City Hall. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/x2tNTKSIaLPeople calling for reunification, compassion & action. Also, encouraging voter registration & a strong turnout on Election Day. #FamiliesBelongTogther march at Dallas City Hall. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/x2tNTKSIaL