By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada
Texas: Hundreds of people gathered today in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco, North Texas, to protest against the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Despite cold and harsh weather, four separate demonstrations were held in different cities, drawing significant participation.
In Dallas, hundreds of protesters convened at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. Demonstrators carried flags of Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras and held signs with messages such as “No human being is illegal on stolen land” and “Immigrants make America great.” The Dallas Police Department monitored the protests and ensured that participants followed safety guidelines. Protesters chanted “Si se puede” (“Yes, we can”), a slogan synonymous with immigrants’ fight for rights in the United States. No arrests were reported as demonstrators marched peacefully, complying with police instructions to stay off the roads. In Fort Worth, protesters gathered near Trinity Park to voice their concerns about immigration policies. Similarly, a large demonstration took place in Waco near North Valley Mills, where participants carried signs with messages like “Stop family separations now.”
One of the protests in Dallas was organized by a 16-year-old girl through TikTok, which attracted a particularly large turnout. Protesters criticized the government’s immigration policies and spoke passionately about their struggles and hopes for a fair and humane immigration system.
Many attendees shared their personal stories. One participant, who identified herself as the daughter of undocumented immigrants, tearfully expressed how harmful and divisive the policies felt. Another attendee in Waco spoke about her family’s 21-year-long struggle to gain legal status, emphasizing the need for more efficient pathways to residency.
Videos of the protests circulated widely on social media, showing peaceful gatherings, protesters waving flags, and police officers monitoring the events.
These protests came in response to President Trump’s recent executive orders granting federal immigration agencies authority to make arrests at schools, churches, and hospitals. Demonstrators called for an end to such policies, highlighting the need to protect immigrant families and communities.
Videos from the protests shared on social media include:
•Video 1
https://x.com/texanonx/status/1883672644312346987?s=46&t=ORZAE-1CnjrBp933WJDNdA
•Video 2
https://x.com/cbs11ken/status/1883623460985037231?s=46&t=ORZAE-1CnjrBp933WJDNdA
•Video 3
https://x.com/tabzlive/status/1883671408581996749?s=46&t=ORZAE-1CnjrBp933WJDNdA
