In San Jose, nearly 100 people protested outside a USCIS office against the Trump administration's immigration policies. The protests focused on the Supreme Court's deliberations on executive orders impacting children of non-citizens and potential threats to birthright citizenship and humanitarian parole programs vital for hundreds of thousands of immigrants. Led by Richard Hobbs of Human Agenda, activists highlighted the ongoing issues within the immigration system, including trauma linked to deportations. The Bay Area, home to many undocumented individuals, expressed concerns about ICEâs local presence and its effects on communities, emphasizing a push for humane immigration practices.
Richard Hobbs, an immigration attorney and co-founder of the nonprofit Human Agenda, emphasized at the rally, 'We oppose Trump policies leading to the deportation, separation, and trauma of immigrants.' He further stated that 'the SUN coalition stands firmly on the side of meeting the human needs of all people in the United States, in stark contrast to the Trump administration.'
Community organizer Uriel Magdaleno pointed out the chilling effect of ICE actions on immigrant communities, mentioning Ulises Pena Lopez from Sunnyvale, who was hospitalized after a surgery. He remarked, 'While the Bay Area does not have as many ICE raids as other regions, itâs still happening.'
Protesters gathered to express their dissent against potential changes to immigration policies, stating, 'They opposed the end of birthright citizenship and humanitarian parole programs that protect over 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti.'
The rally showcased unity among various advocacy groups, with Hobbs highlighting that 'the SUN coalition is composed of at least 23 immigration advocacy organizations working together to promote human rights.'
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