UC Berkeley students organized a rally with nearly 200 participants to protest against the recent uptick in immigration raids and mass deportations under President Trump's administration. The protest culminated in chants and signs advocating for the immigrant community and highlighted the fear stemming from Trump's executive orders. The urgency of the situation prompted local councilmembers to strengthen Berkeley's sanctuary city policies aimed at protecting migrants, especially in sensitive environments like schools and hospitals, amid increasing ICE activities in the area.
We see how much he's changed and how much fear he's elicited in the immigrant community. People are starting to realize that we can't stay silent.
Trump has issued a torrent of executive orders aiming to remake the nation's immigration policy, including challenging birthright citizenship, though many face legal challenges.
Chants of ICE out of the Bay! and Si se puede! rang out from a crowd of nearly 200 students and activists gathered at UC Berkeley.
Berkeley councilmembers voted the day after the inauguration to strengthen its sanctuary city policy, vowing to protect migrants in schools, hospitals and churches.
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