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'We Fight Back' rally held in downtown San Antonio ahead of Inauguration Day

Participants hold signs at the "We Fight Back" rally in San Antonio Sunday, January 19th
Jerry Clayton
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Participants hold signs at the 'We Fight Back' rally in San Antonio on Sunday, Jan. 19.

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Dozens braved the cold wind on Sunday afternoon in downtown San Antonio to attend the “We Fight Back” rally, aimed to garner support from the public to oppose the incoming Trump administration’s policies.

The rally was sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Organizer Jose Montoya said his group is opposed to many of President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, including those on immigration.

“We want to let Trump know that San Antonio is not going to let our friends, family and neighbors get deported, and, past that, we’re not going to let them be scapegoated for every social ill that the country has," he said.

Days before Donald Trump takes office with the promise of mass deportation, immigrants are bracing for Trump's potential first actions. Some are staying away from going to work, while immigrant advocacy organizations have launched "know your rights" campaigns across the country.

An attendee holds a sign at the "We Fight Back" rally in San Antonio on Sunday, January 19th
Jerry Clayton
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An attendee holds a sign at the 'We Fight Back' rally in San Antonio on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Hannah Chambers came to show her support. “I think it’s an unfortunate reality in this country that the white people have the most power so I'm just trying to lend my voice to help others,” she said.

Chambers added that she’s concerned about the inequality in government. “We need to go back to 'we the people,' not the people in power, but actual people,” she said.

Participants at the "We Fight Back" rally
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Participants at the 'We Fight Back' rally

The event also highlighted participants' concerns about other issues, such as workers' rights, education and equality for women and the LGBTQ+ community.

The rally was one of some 85 similar events held across the country ahead of Inauguration Day.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.
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Jerry Clayton can be reached at jerry@tpr.org or on Twitter at @jerryclayton.