National Day of Action for Children

"Families Belong Together" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Las Familias Merecen Estar Unidas" reads the sign which translates to "Families Deserve to be United." Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Las Familias Merecen Estar Unidas" reads the sign which translates to "Families Deserve to be United." Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Families Belong Together" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Families Belong Together" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Families Belong Together" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"United We Dream" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"United We Dream" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Las Familias Merecen Estar Unidas" reads the sign which translates to "Families Deserve to be United." Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Families Belong Together" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Las Familias Deben Estar Juntas (Families Must Be Together)" reads the sign. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Roxsana Hernandez - Say her name" reads the sign. Hernandez, a transgender immigrant, died in US custody while seeking asylum. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

"Roxsana Hernandez - Say her name" reads the sign. Hernandez, a transgender immigrant, died in US custody while seeking asylum. Protesters assemble for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Luke (age 7), Rex (4) and Renee (5) were among the protesters who assembled for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Luke (age 7), Rex (4) and Renee (5) were among the protesters who assembled for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

National Day of Action for Children

Luke (age 7), Rex (4) and Renee (5) were among the protesters who assembled for a "National Day of Action for Children". In response to the growing number of children and youth separated from their immigrant families at the border or their homes, and the thousands of children who have been harmed or abused by Donald Trump's immigration agencies, hundreds gathered in front of the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C. as part of a non-violent National Day of Action for Children on Friday, June 1st, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)