Thousands of protests across the United States against Trump's immigration policies

WASHINGTON: Tens of thousands of people, including American Indians, took to the streets of several US cities to protest President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies that led to separation of children from illegal immigrants.

The Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" policy of separating immigrant parents and their children from the US border has resulted in the separation of nearly 2,000 children from their parents and guardians, sparking an outcry general.

Hundreds of people braved the scorching sun in a park near the White House to protest President Trump's immigration policy.

Similar protests took place in cities across the country, led by democratic rights activists and human rights activists. They demanded that Trump's immigration policies be humane and in no way separate children from their parents.

Trump, however, insisted that there should be a zero tolerance for those who cross the border illegally and they must be deported.

"When people enter our country illegally, we must escort them IMMEDIATELY without going through years of legal maneuvering, our laws are the most stupid anywhere in the world," tweeted Trump while a large number people were coming out on the street. in public places, including outside the White House against its immigration policy.

"Republicans want strong and non-criminal borders, Dems want open borders and are weak on crime!" alleged the US president.
"We are here to tell Trump: End this zero tolerance policy," said Pramila, a US Congressman, at the Washington rally organized by a coalition of organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Human Rights, National Alliance of Domestic Workers and Go ahead.

Up to now, more than 2,300 children have been separated from their parents after being stopped by US law enforcement after crossing the border illegally.

"Get those kids out of the cages and reunite them with their parents," Jayapal told the Families Belong Together rally, which was joined by a number of celebrities, including Alicia, an award-winning singer and songwriter. Grammy Awards. Keys, Diane Guerrero, a star on "Orange is the New Black" of Netflix, and the creator of "Hamilton" Lin-Manuel Miranda.

In Atlanta, legendary civil rights leaders and Congressman John Lewis, 78, criticized Trump for his immigration policy.

"There are no illegal human beings, we are all humans," he said.

The chairman of the National Democratic Committee, Tom Perez, told the CNN that it was a moral crisis for the nation. "We are fighting for our democracy, it's one of those where you have been," he said.

"Today, people are coming together all over the country to say that we can not lock up children and separate families," said Senator Mazie Hirono.

"Donald Trump created this crisis by his own actions, blamed others for what is happening, and used the chaos that followed to demand a legislative solution that hurts even more people, to us and to the millions Americans are outraged by her actions to stand up, fight and demand action, "she said.

In New York, thousands of people rallied and marched in favor of immigrant families and condemned the "zero tolerance" policy of the Trump administration.
"By tearing up families on the border, the Trump administration has shown the world how badly it really is bankrupt," said Steven Choi of the New York Immigration Coalition.

Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, claimed that the Trump regime was doing everything in its power to divide immigrant families and drive them away.

"The current crisis will only end when all separated children are reunited with their parents, every family will be treated with dignity and respect for rights, and our immigration policies reflect our values," Lieberman said.

The public outcry over images and stories of children caught in the midst of Trump's immigration policy sparked a heated debate in the United States.