Story highlights Around 70 similar events protesting Trump's immigration policies took place nationwideThe march was capped by a rally in WashingtonWashington (CNN) Thousands rallied in Washington Saturday less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to make clear their opposition to his policies on immigration and social justice. At Washington's historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, protesters made clear their objections to Trump's immigration policies, vowing to mobilize the Latino vote in upcoming elections. Marchers also demanded action on social justice issues, including mass incarceration and voting rights, while also honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday is commemorated this weekend ahead of Monday's federal holiday. "Our communities feel under attack," Sulma Arias of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement said at the immigration protest. Those packed into the church were joined by allies at around 70 similar events nationwide, according to Fernanda‎ Durand of the advocacy group CASA.

Source: CNN January 14, 2017 22:44 UTC