New Yorkers citywide took part Saturday in what was called the “Stand Against ICE Day of Action,” full of peaceful demonstrations and canvassing events.
This follows a series of events from the past few days fueling outrage over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s practices.
“We’re not seen as humans”
Demonstrators marched down Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn and packed Sunset Park for one of eight events held across the city, started by members of the City Council Progressive Caucus.
“Not only our immigrant neighbors should know their rights, but regular U.S. citizens should know their rights because we see this administration is breaking, violating laws all over the place,” Councilmember Alexa Aviles said…