BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — With the presidential election only weeks away, immigration remains a hot-button issue. So, some community members came together to call for action against disinformation surrounding the topic.
"Immigrants have been often scapegoated by all the parties," said Hagar Hafez from the New York Immigration Coalition.
Hafez and several other local representatives stood together in Niagara Square, discouraging anti-immigration messaging from both sides of the aisle.
"This is a moment for us to not endorse any political people, but actually empower our own communities, make sure they feel safe, and make sure we have the allies necessary," said Hafez.
Leaders of the demonstration on Saturday tell 7 News they hope to build communities that will stand together against hate.
