MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Photos: 'Day Without Latinos' protest

Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The marchers started at 1027 S. 5th St. and marched to the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The demonstration was organized by Voces de la Frontera, a Hispanic advocacy group. Voces says more than 150 businesses would be closed Monday and thousands went on strike as part of the protest.
Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The marchers started at 1027 S. 5th St. and marched to the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The demonstration was organized by Voces de la Frontera, a Hispanic advocacy group. Voces says more than 150 businesses would be closed Monday and thousands went on strike as part of the protest.
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Thousands of people flood the area outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse Monday to hear speakers as they take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration in Milwaukee.
Thousands of people flood the area outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse Monday to hear speakers as they take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Parents with small children take a break Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse as thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration in Milwaukee.
Parents with small children take a break Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse as thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Marches prepare to do a selfie as thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Marches prepare to do a selfie as thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thousands of protesters participating in a "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" gather at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in February. Legislation aimed at curbing riots could have a chilling effect on such demonstrations, Ernst-Ulrich Franzen argues in a column.
Thousands of protesters participating in a "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" gather at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in February. Legislation aimed at curbing riots could have a chilling effect on such demonstrations, Ernst-Ulrich Franzen argues in a column.
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Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele is seen before speaking at a rally Monday outside of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele is seen before speaking at a rally Monday outside of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
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Protesters wave a Mexico flag as attendees spoke from a podium outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Protesters wave a Mexico flag as attendees spoke from a podium outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Protesters hold an "Immigrants make America Great" poster as attendees spoke from a podium Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Protesters hold an "Immigrants make America Great" poster as attendees spoke from a podium Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Protesters hold signs and an American Flag as attendees spoke from a podium Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Protesters hold signs and an American Flag as attendees spoke from a podium Monday outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters gather at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday. Many marchers cited a fear of deportation in the current political climate.
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters gather at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday. Many marchers cited a fear of deportation in the current political climate.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
People protesting President Trump's executive order halting citizens from seven Muslim majority nations wait to join thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
People protesting President Trump's executive order halting citizens from seven Muslim majority nations wait to join thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Protesting oppose President Trump's immigration policies during the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march in Milwaukee in February.
Protesting oppose President Trump's immigration policies during the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march in Milwaukee in February.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters cross the 6th Street Viaduct as they march to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters cross the 6th Street Viaduct as they march to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters cross the 6th Street Viaduct as they march to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters cross the 6th Street Viaduct as they march to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
State Reps. David C. Crowley (D-Milwaukee) and JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) march with "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters.
State Reps. David C. Crowley (D-Milwaukee) and JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) march with "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters.
Mary Spicuzza / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters gather on S. 5th St. as they prepare to march downtown to the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday.
"Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protesters gather on S. 5th St. as they prepare to march downtown to the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday.
Mary Spicuzza / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel