In pictures: Anti-immigration protests grip United States
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jun 30, 2018, 21:00 IST | Updated: Jun 30, 2018, 21:00 IST
The separation of more than 2,000 children from their parents sparked an outcry this month, even from some allies of the Republican president.
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Protests in progress
Thousands gathered in front of the White House on Saturday to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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30,000 protestors in Washington
Organizers estimated 30,000 people had gathered in central Washington.
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Protests grip various American cities
Protesters also gathered in New York, Los Angeles and scores of other US cities.
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Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy
Trump says illegal immigration fosters crime and he implemented a "zero tolerance" policy in May to prosecute all immigrants apprehended for entering illegally.
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Protesters call for reuniting families
Religious leaders and activists urged the administration to be more welcoming of foreigners and to reunite families.
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Washington chanted "shame"
People crowding downtown Washington waved signs and chanted "shame".
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