The Immigration Pendulum Is Swinging Once Again:

I just felt like I needed to do it.

— Nezza, a performer who sang a version of the national anthem in Spanish and explained why she disobeyed the order to sing in English.

The rule of law is not fine and our constitutional democracy is not fine.

— Brad Lander, speaking outside the court after being released, addressing the impact of immigration policies.

We're looking at doing something where in the case of good, reputable farmers, they can take responsibility for the people that they hire.— President Trump made this statement after arriving at a New Jersey airport.

I will fight to do that, as everyone should be with their families. That's why I'm standing up against this administration: to remain with my family, but also to give other children a chance to be with theirs.— Mahmoud Khalil discusses his commitment to fighting for family unity and standing against the administration's actions.

Immigrants are not a threat to our communities; they are the backbone of them.

— Nan Wu, the council’s director of research, highlighting the importance of immigrants in the U.S. economy.

L.A. is an immigrant town and we're gonna protect them as best as we can.— Andreina Kniss of K-Town For All

Like when I go to someone’s house, and I’m a guest, then I will do everything I can — keep things clean, and to make my bed, and to do everything that is the right thing to do, rather than committing a crime or be abusive or something like that.— Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks about the behavior of immigrants in America during an appearance on 'The View'.

We really are just there to bear witness in a nonviolent way.

— Camille J. Mackler, the founder and executive director of Immigrant ARC, discussing the role of volunteers who accompany immigrants.

I will regret it for the rest of my life if I don't stand by my people today.— Nezza speaks about her decision to sing the national anthem in Spanish to represent her community.