'Day Without Immigrants' protests across the U.S.
Immigrants across the United States stayed home from school and work on Thursday to show how critical they are to the nation’s economy and way of life.
“A Day Without Immigrants” actions took place in a number of cities, including Philadelphia, Boston, Houston, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. The protest gained momentum on social media and by word of mouth.
It comes in response to the policies and proposals of President Trump, whose administration has pledged to increase the deportation of immigrants living in the country illegally. Trump campaigned on a vow to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and blamed high unemployment on illegal immigration. As president, he has sought to bar people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.
Organizers expect thousands of people to participate or show solidarity with workers during the day of protest. (AP)
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