A child stands with an indigenous group at a rally to defend DACA at McArthur Park on September 10, 2017. Photo/Pablo Unzueta.
Allies marched alongside Dreamers in support of those protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA.These individuals, also known as Dreamers, are young undocumented immigrants brought to the United States when they were young.
The march began in Los Angeles amongst the noise and hustle of what is known as little Central America that surrounds MacArthur Park, between the streets of Alvarado and Sixth Street, and continued to Olivera Street. Vendors and residents watched other Latinos take action to stand up to President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind DACA. At least 800,000 individuals are currently protected by DACA.
Even with the most recent meeting that took place on Wednesday, September 13 between Democratic House Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and Donald Trump, a final decision on what will happen with those under DACA is uncertain. Trump has denied that any deal was made but tweeted what appeared to be support for DACA.
Dreamers are still working, getting an education, and pushing for a permanent fix to allow them to continue to live in the only country they have ever known for most of their lives.
Hundreds of people rallied at McArthur Park. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Children overlooking the march on Sixth Street. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.A local watches the rally taking place in the Central American District. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.The Trump administration announced that it intends to eliminate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program ,which protects thousands of immigrants nationwide. After the announcement, there has been an unsettling atmosphere in the communities surrounding Los Angeles. A 47-year-old man mentioned that he has lived here since he was 10 years old and never has he felt “disenchanted,” especially in a city like this one. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Marcos Aguilar, 47, led the march with the Anahuaczlmecac indigenous group. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Young immigrants who are protected from being deported through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are threatened to loose their protection next March after the Trump administration announced on September 5, that it will cut the program. Hundreds of Angelinos rallied in support of DACA in downtown L.A.’s Central America District. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Edgar (last name concealed) a Guatemalan street vendor stands in the middle of a condensed and packed crowd demonstrating against the Trump administrations decision to rid the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects thousands of young immigrants. In a recent breaking report, California has followed other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administrations decision. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.People stood on the sidewalk to watch the rally march on Sixth St. and Alvarado in the Central America District. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Young immigrants who are protected from being deported through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are threatened to loose their protection next March after the Trump administration announced on Sept. 5, that it will cut the program. Hundreds of Angelinos rallied in support of DACA in downtown L.A.’s Central America District. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.Young immigrants who are protected from being deported through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are threatened to loose their protection next March after the Trump administration announced on Sept. 5, that it will cut the program. Hundreds of Angelinos rallied in support of DACA in downtown L.A.’s Central America District. Photo/Pablo Unzueta. September 10, 2017.
