Hundreds Rally on May Day to Protest Immigration Policy (photos)
By • May 2, 2021 0 2257
Billed as the “Mega Marcha del Inmigrante,” hundreds of activists from across the country marched down Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 1, demanding immigration reform for 11 million undocumented, DACA, TPS and essential workers.
May Day, or May 1, is celebrated around the world as International Workers’ Day.
The peaceful march started at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House and culminated with a rally on the National Mall. Face masks were mandatory.
In his speech at the Capitol just days earlier, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass bipartisan immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. In the overwhelming opinion of those at the rally, this is already long overdue.
View Jeff Malet’s photos from the “Mega Marcha del Inmigrante” by clicking on the photo icons below.
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- “Citizenship for the Immigrants” reads the sign, in Spanish. Photo by Jeff Malet.
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- “Immigration Reform for Essential Workers” reads the sign. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- The banner reads “Aqui Estamos Y No Nos Vamos” which means “Here We Are and We Are Not Going.” (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “We Are Here to Stay” reads the sign. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Immigration Reform for Essential Workers” reads the sign. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Uncage, Reunify, Heal” reads the sign held by Christian, age 7. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Citizenship for All” reads the banner. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “I support immigration reform” says Azan from Culpeper Va. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Reforma Para Todo (Reform for All) reads the sign (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Citizenship for Essential Workers” reads the sign held by Jose and 5 year old Diego. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- “Immigration Reform Now” reads the sign held by 3 year old Adriana.. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Maria from Milwaukee Wisc. wears a hat that reads “I am an essential worker.” (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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- David, age 6, from Milwaukee Wisc.carries a Statue of Liberty torch. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
