Trump’s 100-Day Mark: Protests Erupt Across US Over Immigration Crackdown
As President Trump marks his 100th day in office, his approval ratings have hit a record low, with multiple polls showing him as the least popular president in 80 years. Ahead of this milestone, Trump signed three new executive orders, including one targeting sanctuary cities, further militarizing local police departments, and requiring professional truck drivers to be proficient in English.
The orders have sparked widespread outrage, particularly over Trump’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. On Friday, the Trump administration deported three US citizen children to Honduras, including a 4-year-old boy receiving treatment for a rare form of stage 4 cancer. The boy was removed with his 7-year-old sister, also a US citizen, and their mother. In a separate case, the US removed a 2-year-old US citizen along with her mother.
According to Democracy Now!, immigrant rights groups across the country are planning major May Day protests for Thursday. The protests aim to denounce Trump’s immigration policies and rally support for immigrant communities. Nisha Tabassum, lead organizer for worker issues at Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights and advocacy group, said, "We’re living in a moment where we’re seeing unprecedented attacks on unions and workers in this country… We need to stand back and fight."
In an interview with Democracy Now!, Jorge Mújica, strategic organizer for Arise Chicago, stated, "These are smokescreens. President Trump has signed 157… executive orders related to immigration. It is not possible to even comply, start complying with the legal ones — forget about challenging the illegal ones." Mújica also mentioned that Arise Chicago is targeting certain corporations for consumer boycotts, including Walmart, Target, and McDonald’s.
Georgia Flowers Lee, vice president for United Teachers Los Angeles, expressed concerns about the impact of Trump’s budget cuts on students, particularly those with special needs. She told Democracy Now!, "We’re watching what the effect of these proposed cuts could be… Our students are entitled to supports that allow them to thrive, to show up as their best selves in our classrooms."
The Trump administration’s policies have also faced resistance from local governments. In New York, a judge temporarily halted efforts by Mayor Eric Adams to reopen an ICE office inside the Rikers Island jail complex. Nisha Tabassum said, "Luckily, we live in a city that has a really strong City Council, that has passed really strong immigrant protections in New York City… We need our state leadership to take strong action to protect immigrant communities and workers and families in New York."
As the May Day protests approach, cities across the US are preparing for large-scale demonstrations. In Chicago, protesters will gather at Union Park and march through downtown, expecting around half a million people to participate. In Los Angeles, a rally and march will take place, with participants gathering at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard.
The protests aim to bring attention to the struggles faced by immigrant communities and to push back against Trump’s policies. As Democracy Now! noted, the Trump administration’s actions have sparked widespread outrage and mobilized a broad coalition of community groups, labor unions, and advocacy organizations to take action.
The growing resistance to Trump’s policies has also led to a renewed focus on the importance of immigrant rights. Many are calling for an end to the deportations and for a more humane approach to immigration policy. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to the growing backlash against its policies.
In related news, Trump’s budget cuts have sparked concerns about the impact on education and healthcare. The proposed cuts could have a devastating effect on students, particularly those with special needs. The National Education Association has expressed concerns about the cuts, stating that they would have a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
The May Day protests will take place on Thursday, with events scheduled in cities across the US. The protests aim to bring attention to the struggles faced by immigrant communities and to push back against Trump’s policies. As the protests approach, many are calling for an end to the deportations and for a more humane approach to immigration policy.
The Trump administration’s policies have sparked widespread outrage and mobilized a broad coalition of community groups, labor unions, and advocacy organizations to take action. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to the growing backlash against its policies.
The issue has also sparked a renewed focus on the importance of immigrant rights. Many are calling for an end to the deportations and for a more humane approach to immigration policy. The growing resistance to Trump’s policies has led to a surge in activism and organizing, with many community groups and advocacy organizations working to protect the rights of immigrant communities.
In conclusion, the Trump administration’s policies have sparked widespread outrage and mobilized a broad coalition of community groups, labor unions, and advocacy organizations to take action. The May Day protests aim to bring attention to the struggles faced by immigrant communities and to push back against Trump’s policies. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to the growing backlash against its policies.
