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Photo Essay: The March to Defend Immigrants’ Lives in Philadelphia

Protesters marched down North 6th St. in Philadelphia, calling for increased protections for immigrants within the city Wednesday.

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Representative Christopher M. Rabb addressed protesters outside the Liberty Bell Plaza. “We have power and influence if we use it humanely,” said Rep. Rabb. “Im here because your fight is my fight.”

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Councilmember Jamie Gautheir addresses protesters gathered across from Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, adressed the crowd, across from Independence Hall. “If Donald Trump want to bring ICE to Philly and commit crimes under the Commonwealth of PA, he can F around and find out.”

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Abby Hyde, a teacher for the Nationality Service Center, explains her reasons for attending the protest, saying, “Immigrants saved Philadelphia” and “all parents want is for their kids to get an equal education.”

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Protesters chain themselves together on the entrance ramp of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, preparing to be arrested for blocking access.

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More protesters chain themselves together on the entrance ramp of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, in an act of nonviolence civil disobedience.

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A protestor stares at bolt cutters being held by a Philadelphia Police Officer prior to being arrested for blocking an entrance of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

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