People carry posters during a rally against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, in New York’s Times Square, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Photo: Andres Kudacki
Demonstrations were held in cities around the U.S. this weekend to support Muslim Americans and to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
NYPD officers stand by as people take part in the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez
More than a thousand people of various faiths rallied in New York City on Sunday.
A crowd gathers in Times Square for the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Timothy A. Clary
The “I Am A Muslim Too” event was held in Times Square and was organized by several groups, including the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding.
People carry posters during a rally in support of Muslim Americans and protest of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Times Square, New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Photo: Andres Kudacki
Some protesters waved American flags, while others held signs saying “No Muslim Ban.”
Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at the peaceful rally, saying “we have to dispel the stereotypes” and that America is “a country founded to protect all faiths and all beliefs.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a rally in support of Muslim Americans and protest of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Times Square, New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Photo: Andres Kudacki
Trump has initiated a crackdown on illegal immigration. He also has called for a temporary ban on people entering the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries.
People carry posters during a rally against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, in New York’s Times Square, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons headlined the event. He said the Muslim community was being used as a scapegoat, but that “diversity will prevail.”
The I Am A Muslim Too rally, co-hosted by Russell Simmons, saw some 1,000 people in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Hearing that there were between 7,000-10,000 people who came to the #IAmAMuslimToo rally today!! An absolute incredible show of solidarity! pic.twitter.com/gAFOrx6JFG
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) February 19, 2017
In Oregon, hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in front of the Oregon State Capitol to voice their support for immigration rights.
Hundreds gather at an immigration rights rally in front of the Capitol on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Salem, Ore. Photo: Molly J. Smith/Statesman-Journal via AP
Yesica Navarro spoke about growing up as an immigrant. She said she came to the U.S. as a child with her family, and they managed to succeed despite the odds, The Statesman Journal reported.
“We love this country, and we want to be accepted. This is our home,” Navarro said.
Yesica Navarro speaks at an immigration rights rally in front of the Capitol on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Salem, Ore. Navarro said her family immigrated to the United States when she was a child and spoke of the difficulty in learning a new language and of the times she needed to translate for her parents. “We love this country and we want to be accepted,” Navarro said. “This is our home.” Molly J. Smith/Statesman-Journal via AP
The crowd, which organizers said neared 1,000, cheered and clapped as cars honked their horns, the newspaper said. The rally was part of a national effort called Immigrants’ March Presidents Day 2017.
Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia speaks at an immigration rights rally in front of the Capitol on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Salem, Ore. Moreland-Capuia spoke of the contributions that immigrants have made to the United States throughout history. Photo: Molly J. Smith/Statesman-Journal via AP
In Dallas on Saturday, police estimated about 1,700 people rallied downtown in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees.
The Dallas Morning News reported that religious and civic leaders were among those protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Participants hold signs during the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017.
Credit: Charles Eckert
Some marchers carried U.S. flags or banners from other nations and chanted: “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here.” No arrests were made.
A crowd gathers at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
About a dozen counter-protesters stood nearby in support of Trump.
New Yorkers gather at a Times Square rally to declare their solidarity with Muslims facing discrimination on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
A man holds a Statue of Liberty figurine at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Participants cheer in the crowd during the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez
People hold signs at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez
Participants chant and hold signs at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Timothy A. Clary
A man holds a sign and the American flag at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Timothy A. Clary
A crowd gathers in Times Square to listen to speakers at the I Am A Muslim Too rally on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
A participant dressed as Trump stands at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
A participant holds the American flag at the I Am A Muslim Too rally in Times Square on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Participants hold signs at the Times Square rally on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Participants hold signs at the Times Square rally on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Participants hold signs at the Times Square rally on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
Participants hold signs at the Times Square rally on Feb. 19, 2017. Credit: Charles Eckert
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