Protests Over Immigration Ban Hit JFK & More U.S. Airports
President Donald Trump’s executive order banning refugees from entering the U.S. has led to protests at airports around the country. Thousands of demonstrators swarmed John F. Kennedy International Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Chicago O’Hare Saturday (Jan. 28) in opposition to Trump’s latest controversial move.
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Some 13,000 people are reportedly protesting at JFK, where a dozen refugees were detained. Hameed Khalid Darweesh, 53-year-old Iraqi man who worked as a U.S. Army translator, was among the detainees. Darweesh was eventually released, after being held for four hours.
Outside of Terminal 4 at JFK, while lawyers fight on the inside, the protests have EXPLODED in size demanding justice for the detained… pic.twitter.com/lKcrBg5IOD
— Jack Smith IV (@JackSmithIV) January 28, 2017
Approximately 18 people were detained at O’Hare airport, including an Iranian-born green card holder along with his wife and child, who have since been released.
According to NBC Washington, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that one family has been detained at Dulles, but did not provide further details. MacAuliffe denounced Trump’s ban on Syrian refugees, and travelers from seven Muslim countries, including Iraq, Libya, and Somalia.
McAuliffe said that he has asked state Attorney General Mark Herring to explore “all legal remedies” to help detainees.
“We are a state that is opening and welcoming to everyone,” said McAuliffe. “I’m very concerned about the ramifications of this new executive order.”
See photos, videos, and more tweets below.
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NO PICKUPS @ JFK Airport 6 PM to 7 PM today. Drivers stand in solidarity with thousands protesting inhumane & unconstitutional #MuslimBan.
— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) January 28, 2017
NOW: Rally moving outside of #Chicago O’Hare airport. Several dozen protesting immigration ban. Lawyers: 10 detainees so far @nbcchicago pic.twitter.com/ocoZCfKxDL
— Chris Hush (@ChrisHushNBC) January 28, 2017
LIVE Dulles Airport #WashingtonDC #MuslimBan Protesthttps://t.co/bYgXWLDm4J
— Global Revolution TV (@GlobalRevLive) January 29, 2017
This man brought his 3 Purple Hearts with him to the rally at #Dulles. #MuslimBan pic.twitter.com/KLYmdCx0ND
— Rose Jackson (@Rosejackson3) January 28, 2017
Dozens of lawyers are lined up at the welcome center at #Dulles #DullesAirport for immigrants who need help. #NoBan pic.twitter.com/652PMbfsr1
— Chris Crawford (@CrawfordStuff) January 28, 2017
Every floor is full at JFK #MuslimBan #JFKTerminal4 pic.twitter.com/dT7UtQs6iK
— NYCLU (@NYCLU) January 28, 2017
Protest #MuslimBan: JFK: 6pm
EWR: 6pm
Dulles: 5pm
SFO: 3pm
ATL: Tomorrow
PHL: Sunday 2pm
CHI: 6pm
LAX: 5pm
SEA: 5pm
BOS: 7pm
DEN: 5pm— Udi Ofer (@UdiACLU) January 28, 2017
