Protesters march in Victorville on Day Without Immigrants

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VICTORVILLE – Protesters could be seen crossing Armagosa Road, near the Mall of Victor Valley, waving Mexican flags, February 3, at a “Day Without Immigrants” march. 

The protests come amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration.

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants across America stayed home from work and withdrew children from school to participate in the nationwide movement, according to reports.

Those participating say it’s a movement aimed at showing the role immigrants play in the U.S. economy.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 2023, 68% of foreign-born people aged 25 and older participated in the labor force, compared to 63% of native-born people. 

Many businesses nationwide closed their doors in solidarity with the movement.

States challenge Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order

Since taking office in January, Trump has issued multiple executive orders aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration policy, including enhanced vetting of visa applicants, changes to birthright citizenship, and increased border security measures.

In addition, his administration plans to revoke the legal status of over 530,000 beneficiaries of the humanitarian parole program, potentially subjecting them to deportation.

California and a coalition of states sued to block Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship arguing that it is unconstitutional and illegal.

Day Without Immigrants 2017

The first Day Without Immigrants took place on February 16, 2017 protesting Trump’s immigration policies including plans to build a border wall and potential mass deportations.

Nationwide, several workers were fired for not showing up to work.

RELATED: CA sues Trump Administration over birthright citizenship order

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