Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Dallas on Sunday, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and calling for the release of detained students. The protest, known as the “Mega March 2025,” began at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and proceeded through key city thoroughfares, culminating at Dallas City Hall. Participants carried American flags, symbolizing unity and patriotism.
The march was organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens in collaboration with various community organizations. LULAC representatives emphasized the urgency of comprehensive immigration reform and an end to deportations that have impacted families nationwide. The event attracted a diverse coalition, including immigrants, advocates, and local leaders, all united in their call for policy changes.
This demonstration occurred amid escalating national debates over immigration and citizenship rights. President Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to modify birthright citizenship, a move that has faced legal challenges and sparked widespread controversy. On his first day of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to end universal birthright citizenship, limiting it to individuals with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. This action has been met with legal opposition, with federal courts blocking the order and the administration appealing to the Supreme Court.
Legal experts argue that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark upheld this interpretation, establishing a precedent that has stood for over a century. Despite this, the current administration contends that the amendment’s framers did not intend to grant automatic citizenship to the children of non-citizens, prompting a legal battle that has significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional law.
