Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies
The demonstrations drew thousands of citizens who called for an end to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy and immediate action to reunite separated families.
Protesters gathered in major cities and small towns across the United States to denounce President Trump's immigration policies.
The "Families Belong Together" marches were planned in response to the administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the southern border.
In Washington, thousands gathered despite the sweltering summer heat. They carried umbrellas, fans and water bottles. Many wore white, channeling a practice of solidarity that is historically used in social justice movements, NPR's Windsorreports. Others carried foil sheets, mimicking what were meant to serve as blankets for detained children.
