"New Yorkers citywide joined members of the New York City Council Progressive Caucus on Sept. 27 for a day of action called "Stand Against ICE," rejecting what they called the Trump administration's unlawful and often violent detention of immigrants and demanding an end to the disappearance of detained immigrants to unknown locations. In Brooklyn, City Council Member Alexa Avilés led a march and rally in Sunset Park, while her colleagues"
"At the rally, Avilés told the crowd that Saturday's action was a show of solidarity with immigrants who are afraid to leave their homes. "We say no to Trump's disgusting deportation agenda," Avilés said. "We know what he is doing with ICE is terrible, and it is violent. It is unlawful, and it is not what our country stands for. So we are here to say no to ICE.""
New Yorkers joined members of the New York City Council Progressive Caucus on Sept. 27 for a citywide "Stand Against ICE" day of action rejecting the Trump administration's detention practices and demanding an end to disappearances of detained immigrants. City council members led events across boroughs: Alexa Avilés led a march and rally in Sunset Park; Shahana Hanif, Jen Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, and Lincoln Wrestler organized small-business canvassing; Carmen de La Rosa, Shekar Krishnah, and Tiffany Cabán held rallies, tabling, and a resource fair. About 200 protesters gathered in Sunset Park and marched to a park rally. Speakers accused ICE of unlawful, violent practices and pledged to defend sanctuary city policies amid legal threats.
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