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Focus of rally went beyond immigration, to fear of authoritarianism, as Trump held campaign event nearby
Led by a mariachi band, hundreds of demonstrators on Wednesday morning marched across Milwaukee to Fiserv Forum – the home of the Milwaukee Bucks and, in July, the venue of the Republican National Convention.
The rally, organized by the immigrant and workers ’ rights group Voces de la Frontera, is an annual event, but in 2024 it holds particular weight. The focus of the rally extended beyond immigration, to fear of authoritarianism under Republican candidate Donald Trump and critique of President Joe Biden’s handling of the US role in Israel and Gaza.
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