Undocumented Immigrants Are Sending A Clear Message To Donald Trump That They’re Here To Stay
Millions of Americans are living in a fear for the future since Donald Trump was announced the president-elect. Muslim women are afraid to wear their hijab. Gay people are afraid of losing marriage equality. Mixed-immigration status families are afraid of being ripped apart. The election result has sparked numerous protests across the country and those afraid of deportation are telling Trump that they are #HereToStay.
Undocumented people in America are trying to send Donald Trump a message.
undocumented and unafraid #HereToStay
— jovanna (@jovvannaa_) November 10, 2016
They’re letting him know that they’re not going anywhere.
People are not about to let the new president undo years of work to become Americans.
My parents have fought too hard for my siblings and I. #heretostay #trumpcanttouchme #dontgropeme #immigrantandproud #latinosunited
— Monica (@MHerrera0312) November 10, 2016
People are organizing through Trump’s favorite social media platform: Twitter.
Oakland against Trump. #notmypresident #HeretoStay pic.twitter.com/S92T4sUX83
— francesca fiorentini (@franifio) November 10, 2016
And they’re backing up their words with their actions like what happened in Berkeley, Calif.
UCB and BHS students came together today #NotMyPresident #HereToStay pic.twitter.com/WGokpixx3s
— icedboba (@lilzaybae) November 9, 2016
Students at both University of California, Berkeley and Berkeley High School walked out and protested the election results where Hillary Clinton lost despite winning the popular vote.
The protests have even reached the White House…
@realDonaldTrump Can you hear? Immigrants are welcomed here!!!! #HeretoStay pic.twitter.com/8zAzZ4UspR
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 10, 2016
…in two different languages.
Text HeretoStay to 877877 #HeretoStay – uwdA pic.twitter.com/IJF3AvTxif
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) November 10, 2016
Many are joining the movement to stand up for future generations.
Just watched a video of a middle school, kids chanting "Go home! Go home!" to non white students I am crying I am in pain #HeretoStay
— Gaby Vasquez (@RealGabyVasquez) November 10, 2016
The Here To Stay campaign is not letting up.
CREDIT: @Karla_QP / Twitter
People are ready to fight to stay in this country. Their country.
I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to do whatever it takes to fight this system #heretostay #notmypresident
— Paola (@Paolu98) November 10, 2016
While other people are standing up for their family members who are being targeted for looking different.
My husband was called a terrorist by a stranger yesterday. Bc he's an African immigrant. #HeretoStay #ReadyToFight #Trump
— Nasty Mommysaurus (@MommysaurusRAWR) November 10, 2016
The silver lining? Seems like Trump winning the election has given the undocumented community more allies.
In solidarity with all our brave #undocumented friends, children, parents, and partners. You are #HeretoStay. This fight continues.
— Brittany Caryl (@britcaryl) November 9, 2016
READ: #NotMyPresident Is Already Showing How Americans Feel About A Trump Presidency
