Immigrants and allies marched and held rallies on Saturday in more than 70 events in cities nationwide, showing broad-based support for immigrants and refugees. Here are some key tweets from events across the country:
We are in DC for Global Day of Action to Protect Immigrants #HereToStay. We will fight and protect our community! @UNITEDWEDREAM pic.twitter.com/9IGp5R1PLO
— CTStudentsforaDream (@CT4aDREAM) January 14, 2017
Chants at the #HereToStay rally: Si se puede (Yes we can); No papers, no fear; Black brown Asian white, all united for immigrants' rights
— Athena Jones (@AthenaCNN) January 14, 2017
We make the most progress when we organize ALL workers, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status. #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/CLOwZY65X9
— AFL-CIO (@AFLCIO) January 14, 2017
I'm backing @AdoniasArevalo & the young ppl of @UWDHouston They are #HereToStay #Dreamers pic.twitter.com/F6Mt5vNnD7
— Blanca (@BlancaV) January 14, 2017
@PPIAction stands with immigrants and refugees! #HeretoStay #ImmigrantRightsAreReproRights pic.twitter.com/PeIBwvPPwE
— Diana Arellano (@di_la_cazadora) January 14, 2017
#Socialworkers will work to advance #immigration which is among @NASW #socialjustice priorities https://t.co/uu5c3bsvi2 #HeretoStay
— NASW DC Metro (@NASWDCMETRO) January 14, 2017
"Together we will protect and defend our students from these attacks and threats."- Nancy Serrano, CPS teacher. #wewillresist #heretostay pic.twitter.com/vBuoeOf1fC
— CIOGC (@CIOGC) January 14, 2017
As the union of hospitality workers, immigrants are the backbone of our union. #HeretoStay #1u https://t.co/LrNM8VvCiu
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 14, 2017
DACA changes lives & honors the immigrants who build our communities. It’s time for us to protect DACA & imm communities #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/pOskcAJ106
— Vero Castro (@verocastro) January 14, 2017
Today we are declaring that the immigrant community is #HereToStay. Follow us on Instagram @MiFamiliaVota for pics of all the action pic.twitter.com/RWKSgLSivb
— Mi Familia Vota (@MiFamiliaVota) January 14, 2017
America must always stand up for equality and opportunity for all. We must reject bigotry & policies that diminish our country. #HeretoStay pic.twitter.com/Q0rkj8BpSx
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) January 14, 2017
.@HowardU gospel choir performs "Hold On" by Sounds of Blackness at immigrants rights rally in DC #HeretoStay pic.twitter.com/CcYZU9odyG
— BrakktonBookerNPR (@brakktonbooker) January 14, 2017
"Black, brown, Asian, white, all united for immigrant rights" #HeretoStay #ResistTrumpsHate pic.twitter.com/BS4urpubkZ
— PPMW-AF (@PPMW_ACT) January 14, 2017
These New Yorkers are #HeretoStay #ourNY pic.twitter.com/GUcyvCFffo
— NYIC (@thenyic) January 14, 2017
"We are #HereToStay and we will continue to fight for DACA and to stop deportations."- Ricardo Zamudio with @nmphx #Arizona pic.twitter.com/w2aE8g3IkU
— LUCHA (@LUCHA_AZ) January 14, 2017
#Community members standing by #immigrants in #Houston #Heretostay pic.twitter.com/jswAyPYlH4
— UWDHouston (@UWDHouston) January 14, 2017
We've arrived in Washington DC to rally on the National Day of Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees sending a message, WE ARE #HERETOSTAY pic.twitter.com/wRqGdYzaws
— UNITEHERE! Local100 (@unitehere100) January 14, 2017
We've arrived in Washington DC to rally on the National Day of Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees sending a message, WE ARE #HERETOSTAY pic.twitter.com/wRqGdYzaws
— UNITEHERE! Local100 (@unitehere100) January 14, 2017
Getting ready to march! #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/Jj5C0BjZ0C
— Voces de la Frontera (@voces_milwaukee) January 14, 2017
.@ChicagoKRCC: dismantling #DACA hurts immigrant youth. We are #HereToStay! pic.twitter.com/62u2NXImzz
— AdvancingJustice|Chi (@AAAJ_Chicago) January 14, 2017
The rain doesn't stop us! #HeretoStay #dacamented pic.twitter.com/oePGBPvekD
— Lizzette (@LizzyA116) January 14, 2017
The rain doesn't stop us! #HeretoStay #dacamented pic.twitter.com/oePGBPvekD
— Lizzette (@LizzyA116) January 14, 2017
.@MariaEDurazo: "When we march, sit-in, sit down, or strike we honor America's patriots like Dr. King and Cesar Chavez." #HeretoStay #1u pic.twitter.com/yP1orT5TLU
— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) January 14, 2017
.@UNITEDWEDREAM calls on elected officials to stand with immigrants and refugees #HereToStay https://t.co/bUOCcvjQBd
— For Florida's Future (@ForOurFutureFL) January 14, 2017
#heretostay community of #Colorado showing up to stand in unity against the new administration #undocumented pic.twitter.com/CJyBYzcq3l
— pamela reséndiz (@_allwehaveisnow) January 14, 2017
Spending my Saturday morning at an immigration rally. Here for my students and their families. #wewillresist #heretostay #icirr pic.twitter.com/plD9p2afl1
— Maribel Galvez (@mrblglvz) January 14, 2017
Proud of @HFT2415 members Monica Zepeda and Alpa Sridharan 4 being an #unafraid #educator who stands for all kids. #HeretoStay #Htownishome pic.twitter.com/CJD4VPHSMQ
— Houston Fed of Tchrs (@HFT2415) January 14, 2017