Standing in Solidarity with Worcester’s Immigrants and Refugees: Reflections from the Holy Cross Community

More than 200 members of the Holy Cross community joined protesters Tuesday night at Worcester City Hall, a gathering that was intended to show support for the city’s immigrants and refugees. The solidarity rally of 1,300 — one of many that have unfolded across the country since President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim countries and temporarily suspending refugee admission — was a direct response to a resolution posed to City Council, which requested clarification as to whether Worcester is a “sanctuary city.”