Advocates for illegal immigrants declared "a state of urgency and resilience" in the wake of Donald Trump being elected president, according to The Washington Times.
The advocates called on localities to declare themselves sanctuary cities, resisting the federal government and demanded that President Barack Obama halt deportations for the rest of his presidency.
"Immigrants are declaring a state of urgency and resilience. Over the coming weeks our families and community members will need to tap into the incredible strength that brought us to this country and which we use to survive," United We Dream co-founder Cristina Jimenez said.
She called Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents "racist."
"All people with love in our hearts are angered and disappointed tonight and pledge to resist mass deportation. ICE and CBP have proven themselves to be agents of racism and agents of hate," Jimenez said.
Trump had stoked fear among illegal immigrants during his campaign, in promising to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, and promising mass deportations.
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