Nov 12, 2024

Immigrants ‘Stand Strong’ at “Protect Our Futures” March

In the wake of Trump’s election, thousands of New Yorkers rallied for immigrant rights Saturday, sending a powerful message of resistance and solidarity.

Demonstrators at the Protect Our Futures March on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Manhattan. Photo: Corrie Aune for Documented

Thousands of New Yorkers descended on Columbus Circle to rally Saturday in support of immigrant rights in response to Donald Trump’s election victory last Tuesday. Make the Road, an immigrant-led organization in New York, co-organized the “Protect Our Futures” rally along with many local advocacy organizations. Demonstrators chanted “No hate. No Fear. Immigrants are welcome here,” in protest of Trump’s plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Photographer Corrie Aune documented Saturday’s rally as demonstrators marched from Columbus Circle to Bryant Park with handmade signs and banners.

While marching from Columbus Circle to Bryant Park, organizers from the immigrant advocacy group Make the Road led the crowd in chants such as, “Trump, escucha. Estamos en la lucha.” and “No hate. No Fear. Immigrants are welcome here.”

A demonstrator holds up a sign “No nos vamos” or “We won’t leave” as part of Saturday’s march.

Thousands came to advocate for the rights of immigrant New Yorkers.

Julissa Bisono, co-organizing director at Make the Road, helped lead the Protect Our Futures March.

Demonstrators gather at the Protect Our Futures March.

Demonstrators from Make the Road chanted “We won’t back down” as they marched from Columbus Circle to Bryant Park.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants as part of his campaign pledge.

A demonstrator’s shirt reads “No human being is illegal.”

Carol Morocho, a New York City resident, holds a sign reading “Hate never made America great,” during the Protect Our Futures March.

With Trump’s election victory, many Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, also known as Dreamers, face renewed threats of deportation. USCIS data shows that in New York, there are 21,250 DACA beneficiaries as of August 2024.

Demonstrators hold a banner while walking down 6th Avenue during Saturday’s march. A small handwritten note on the back of the banner reads “Aquí estamos, y no nos vamos” or “We are here, and we are not leaving.”

A supporter of President-Elect Donald Trump and a march participant exchange angry words in Manhattan.

Supporters of President-Elect Donald Trump walk alongside the Protect Our Futures March ralliers.

Demonstrators at the Protect Our Futures March on Saturday wave a flag from Make the Road, an immigrant-led organization in New York.

Corrie Aune

Corrie Aune is a Texas-raised, New York City-based photojournalist focusing on issues of immigration, religion, and local activism. Corrie holds a degree from Baylor University in journalism and poverty studies. She also holds a certificate from the International Center of Photography in visual journalism and is trained in trauma-informed storytelling.