One of the biggest movements since President Trump has moved into office is the sit downs and protest in major airports since his activation on the travel ban.
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| Protestors gathering outside to protest President Trump Travel ban |
President Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27th temporarily barring entry to refugees and immigrants. In U.S. airports, customs officials detained and denied entry to individuals affected by the executive order.
Many students here at the University of Montevallo have expressed there fear of what could happen to them and their families since Presidents Trump election.
Brandon Edwards a Mass Communication student at the university felt that being a black man in the south he feared what could happen to his family since the election because many people have become embolden since President Trump has taken the White house.
Another big movement since President Trump move into the White House was the Women's March that took place in multiple states around the country.
The march was a worldwide protest on January 21, 2017, to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women's rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, the natural environment.
Dr. Sally Hardig a Communication Studies professor attended the women's march and said that is was more than just women's right they were protesting for.
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| Dr. Hardig speaking on the women's march in her office |
Many of the protest have continued and don't show sings of letting up.
People want change and they are calling on President Trump to make a difference and do things that will better our Country.
To learn more about the Travel Ban and who it is affecting check out https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/immigration-order-explainer/
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