Phoenix immigration protests take streets near the city center – FOX 10 News Phoenix

Phoenix – Immigration Protesters marched in Central Phoenix on Monday after a chaotic protest in Glendale the night before.

What’s up:

The first protest on Monday, February 3, was close to the Phoenix Art Museum near the 3rd street and Palm Lane.

The second protest happened hours later near the 7th street and I-10, forcing the lanes to the east to close for a short time. They have opened again.

At one point on Monday night, the protest broke the way to Capitol.

The protest on Sunday night in Glendale had over 1,000 people who took over the intersection of the 67th Avenue and Camilbek Road.

Police claim that a suspect who is not caught, stole the officer’s cruiser before throwing it away A short distance later. Officers also say Someone kicked in the windshield of another police cruiserS

Anyone with information about Glendale’s incidents is asked to call the police in Glendale at 623-930-3000 or a silent witness to 480-Witness.

On January 26 a Phoenix immigration protest broke out Nearly 75 Avenue between McDowell and Thomas roads. This one had people who make donuts in their cars, start from fireworks and block traffic.

What they say:

Here are some statements from the protesters on Monday while in the state capitol.

“No more ice. No more ice.”

“A protest for my family who cannot protest.”

“Fighting my family. Fighting their rights. They are not criminals. They are honest, hardworking people who came to America to give me the opportunity.”

“My parents came here 23 years ago and I think we have the right to be here because they pay their taxes. They are the most amazing human beings on earth and I really think we all deserve the opportunity because we do everything right, and we are it We love.

“Viva Mexico.”

“My father came here illegally and he eventually received his citizenship, but he also served in the Marines and works for our government more illegal are criminals, but many of these people are hardworking.”

“My parents were apparently immigrants and I am proud to be from where I am. I am proud of my roots and this brought me here today with my friends.”

“Stop ice and stop dividing families. Start looking for pedophiles instead of these children at school.”

“I don’t like how they get rid of Mexicans. It’s like 50% of me and my family and the loss of family is nasty.”

The other side:

The protests began not long after President Donald Trump took office for his second term on January 20.

Less than a week after his Presidency, the Trump administration announced efforts to deportation and published new rules on Friday, facilitating the removal of people – part of a storm of action to take advantage of the campaign, promises to break into illegal immigration. Against the background of the last display of the power of employees, waves of concerns reflected in parts of the country.

Here are some publications on social media by GOP members in Arizona that note the protests.