Hundreds march in Baltimore protesting national immigration crackdown

Hundreds march in Baltimore protesting national immigration crackdown

A new wave of protesters took to the streets of Baltimore Wednesday afternoon to signal their increasing distress over an escalating immigration crackdown that has sparked protest and unrest across the country.

Hundreds of immigration advocates rally to oppose ICE raids and arrests in Baltimore

A rally was held Wednesday in East Baltimore over what organizers say is the violent abduction of people by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents. “I thank God for giving me the opportunity today to be here with you all,” an activist said. “There’s no more important place than here.” CASA, the non-profit, that organized the march said they’ve identified 16 ICE abductions in the last three weeks. Crisaly De Los Santos, director of CASA, …

Highlandtown protests show support for immigrants amid ICE raids

A bus driver caused a deafening ruckus as she leaned on her horn, nodding and smiling in support of the hundreds of people bearing signs saying “ICE out of Baltimore” and “Defend Migrant Workers” who marched down Fayette Street. The marchers waved back. Some raised fists, others flashed peace signs. Hundreds of people turned out for a midday rally on Wednesday in support of Maryland’s immigrant community and to protest increased raids by US Immi…