'Day Without Latinos' protesters march to Milwaukee County Courthouse, denounce Sheriff Clarke

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'Day Without Latinos' protesters march to Milwaukee County Courthouse, denounce Sheriff Clarke

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Mary Spicuzza and James B. Nelson , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 7:44 a.m. CT Feb. 13, 2017 | Updated 5:06 p.m. CT Feb. 14, 2017
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Thousands of people take part in the "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" march and demonstration Monday in Milwaukee. The demonstration was organized by Voces de la Frontera, a Hispanic advocacy group. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Azarel Arias said he was marching to fight deportations and show the importance of keeping families together.

"We're looking for freedom. We're looking for a better life for our families," said Arias, a 39-year-old foundry worker. "We have to show solidarity."

He and his family were among the thousands of protesters who gathered in Walker's Point and marched to the Milwaukee County Courthouse Monday as part of a statewide "Day Without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees" protest, which targeted Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.'s plan to crack down on illegal immigration.

The event was organized by the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera and other advocacy organizations. Numerous speakers at the rally denounced Clarke's plan to enroll his deputies in a federal program that allows them to act as immigration agents..................