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Immigration protesters in NYC say ‘families belong together’: Photos

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  • Protesters demonstrate Thursday at Federal Plaza in support of immigrants and ask New Yorkers to bring one item they would pack if they faced deportation.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Organizers lead protesters in chants as they demonstrate at Federal Plaza.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters demonstrate at Federal Plaza.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters brought suitcases to demonstrate what they would pack if they faced deportation.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • One protester used a suitcase to make a statement.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters hold placards to promote abolishing the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters demonstrate at Federal Plaza.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters held signs supporting family reunification.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner
  • Protesters demonstrate at Federal Plaza in support of immigrants.
    Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner

Protesters flocked to Federal Plaza on Thursday evening for a “Deportee Suitcase Action” in a demonstration against federal immigration policy. Reform advocates asked attendees to consider what they would pack for a loved one facing deportation, as each person with an expulsion order is allowed one bag before departure.

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