End Family Separation Protests In NYC: What You Need To Know

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Thousands are expecting to march in New York City June 30 to protest the Trump administration's policy that separates immigrant children from their parents upon entering the United States.

The “End Family Separation” rally is part of a National Day of Action to Fight for Families and is a sister event to hundreds of others happening across the country.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon that he would sign an executive order to end the policy, but it appears this weekend’s protests are still on.

Thousands of kids have been taken from the parents who were arrested crossing the southern border under Trump's policy which was put in place in April. Hundreds of the children are in New York state, including some that are being housed in Harlem.

If you’re looking to speak out against family separation this weekend, here’s a look at the protests happening throughout New York City:

Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
Where: Foley Square between Centre and Lafayette streets
When: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Click here for more information on this Manhattan event.

Neighborhood: Rockaway Beach
Where: The Boardwalk at Beach 95th Street
When: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Click here for more information about this Queens event.

Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Where: U.S. Post Office, 37th Avenue at 79th Street
When: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Click here for more information on this Queens event, hosted by New York senatorial candidate Jessica Ramos.

(Lead image: Children are held in a cage in a processing center in McAllen, Texas on Sunday, June 17. Photo from U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Flickr)