Protests form at airports around the country in response to the executive order on immigration
Things heated up this weekend in response to another order from the newly-elected president. There have been protests at numerous airports, in regards to new immigration rules, and it’s very intense.
On Saturday, protesters gathered at major airports all over the United States to fight against Donald Trump’s executive order against immigrants, which suspended refugee arrivals and placed tighter controls on Muslim-born travelers from seven countries.
Americans are standing their ground. It’s a BIG deal, and you should be paying attention.
Due to the major crackdown on immigrants from countries including Iran, Iraq, Somalia and more, tensions are very high.
Emergency protest at JFK Terminal 4 #refugeeswelcome #nomuslimban https://t.co/1qpfFfVj8W pic.twitter.com/R4W6mj9Wr5
— Deanna Zandt (@deanna) January 28, 2017
Even though Trump has decreed what effectively translates as a ban on Muslims (something a Federal judge agreed with late last night) a LOT of citizens aren’t okay with it and they are making their opinions known.
Crowds have been protesting at airports like JFK in New York and SFO in California, holding signs, and it’s very inspiring.
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Things are just getting started at #SFO – racists out, refugees in #NoBanNoWall pic.twitter.com/r87UnDgJyj
— Robin Averbeck (@raverbeck) January 28, 2017
Crowd size growing as more arrive at JFK with signs — "Say it loud, say it clear, Muslims are welcome here!" pic.twitter.com/aVPBSXlohp
— Jack Smith IV (@JackSmithIV) January 28, 2017
Immigration and civil rights lawyers also were on the scene.
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I'm being told there are roughly 50 to 60 volunteer lawyers signed up to help detainees & their families here at Dulles airport. #muslimban pic.twitter.com/w9eBeEviY9
— Kay Angrum (@kayangrum) January 29, 2017
The protesters, lawyers, and their supporters were given a reprieve when some of the detained passengers were finally released. Just see if these videos of Americans welcoming immigrants don’t make you cry.
This makes me proud to be an American Muslim #NoBanNoWall
More detainees released! pic.twitter.com/FKKW5lgRDh
— Karim Jovian (@KJovian) January 29, 2017
One detainee at Newark Airport released #NoMuslimBan pic.twitter.com/MFDxU7NhYB
— Allison (@A_Wed41) January 29, 2017
While it’s heartening that so many were freed, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Protesters, lawyers, and lawmakers against such orders have a long fight ahead, and we’ll keep you informed of every step.
