19 powerful photos from yesterday's protest at the US Consulate in Toronto

Yesterday, hundreds of people gathered outside of the US Consulate in Toronto to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration ban.

In fact, the planned protest, put together under the Facebook event “We support refugees + muslims”, was enough to shut the Consulate down for the day.

Despite the cold weather, hundreds of protesters made their way to 360 University Avenue to stand outside the Consulate to demonstrate. Another protest is already scheduled to take place this Saturday, February 4 at 12:30 pm outside the Consulate with more than 5,000 people already saying they plan on attending and another 7,000 interested in the event.

Here are 19 of the most powerful pictures from yesterday’s protest.

Excuse my writing-Coming from a half Syrian family with many refugees, I am proud of our Prime Minister and so grateful that Canada so warmly welcomed over 30,000 refugees. This is something America, and their now president Donald Trump should learn to do and not spread hate. No human is illegal, and nobody should be banned from entering. We are not strong despite our differences and diversity, we are strong BECAUSE of them. #MuslimBan #NoMuslimBanTO #UnapologeticallyMuslim 🇨🇦

A photo posted by S A R A H H A M A O U I (@lebyrian) on Jan 30, 2017 at 12:23pm PST

Because everyone’s life matters and I am proud of my background #NoMuslimBanTO

A photo posted by Chloe Rad (@_chloerad) on Jan 30, 2017 at 10:25am PST

It really does #NoMuslimBanTO

A photo posted by Sam Javanrouh (@wvs) on Jan 30, 2017 at 3:03pm PST

Just want to express my support for all those who have been wronged by Trump’s refugee ban. Took this photo of all the lovely #Toronto folk I got to yell with this morning. My nose is runny as fuck. 🖤🖤🖤

A photo posted by Jesse Blake (@jesse.blake) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:56am PST

#Protest #NoMuslimBanTo #Immigrants #The6ixSupportsThe7

A photo posted by @yourgirlchris on Jan 31, 2017 at 5:06am PST

Gathering in Peace

A photo posted by Mighty Chip (@mightychip) on Jan 30, 2017 at 9:16pm PST

Toronto protesta en solidaridad e contra de las nuevas políticas de US . . . . #toronto #torontoinsolidarity #lovetrumpshate #notmypresident #documentary #documentaryphotography #streetphotography #solidarity #protest #manifestation #photography #rebelrabbitmedia

A photo posted by Juan Pablo (@pintoresko) on Jan 30, 2017 at 9:03pm PST

What a tragic weekend it has been 😢. Take care of yourselves and your brothers and sisters during this difficult time. Don’t let anyone deny you of your rights! #muslimban #nomuslimbanto

A photo posted by Musaddiq Mirza (@mooseonthelooose) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:52pm PST

Protesters at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. #NoMuslimBanTO

A photo posted by Sam Javanrouh (@wvs) on Jan 30, 2017 at 8:41pm PST

The protest at the American consulate was wonderful! After the Quebec shooting and the staggering Islamophobia plaguing our society, coming together in solidarity and unity is empowering and a great symbol of hope. Hate and fear should never prevail! #protest #toronto #peace #peaceful #unity #canada #action #feminism #cold #winter #feminist #action #solidarity #love #fight #trump #president #fucktrump #community #muslim #islam #welcome #refugees #immigrants

A photo posted by Grace (@graziella321) on Jan 30, 2017 at 6:33pm PST

The city as stage and backdrop for political action. #WelcomeRefugees #WeStandWithOurMuslimBrothersAndSisters

A photo posted by Architoral (@architoral) on Jan 30, 2017 at 5:17pm PST

#NoMuslimBanTO #NoBanOnStolenland #SayNoToXenophobia #SayNoToIslamophobia #SayNoToRacism #SayNoToHateCrimes

A photo posted by @acme.lynn on Jan 30, 2017 at 3:41pm PST

#nomuslimbanto #muslimban #nobannowall #resist

A photo posted by Jen Ochej (@jenochej) on Jan 30, 2017 at 2:06pm PST

I cry a lot now. It’s become my new normal state of being. Sometimes they’re tears of anger, or fear, or heartache when I think of all that my grandparents went through in Nazi-occupied Poland and how we should never have come even close to being in this place again. Sometimes it’s all that rolled into one plus tears of hope and solidarity when I see people come out by the hundreds and thousands to stand with and for those whose rights and whose voices are being threatened (and worse). Toronto stands with you, our Muslim brothers and sisters, and with everyone who is and will be hurt by the mess happening in our world right now. We are stronger together. #nomuslimbanto #muslimban #nobannowall

A photo posted by Jen Ochej (@jenochej) on Jan 30, 2017 at 1:48pm PST

#lovetrumpshate

A photo posted by Braeden M (@braedenmeckelborg) on Jan 30, 2017 at 12:32pm PST

Just when I thought I missed it all, Toronto holds a protest! I LOVE YOU CANADA! Thank you so much for your support! 🇨🇦 #toronto #resisttrump #resist

A photo posted by Clark Harding (@sir_gourney) on Jan 30, 2017 at 10:57am PST

Prayers during #MuslimBan protest outside U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Protestors gave their placards to use as mats.

A photo posted by Kevin Ritchie (@kevinritchie24) on Jan 30, 2017 at 10:54am PST

Protesters at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. #NoMuslimBanTO

A photo posted by Sam Javanrouh (@wvs) on Jan 30, 2017 at 11:47am PST

See also

• Another Toronto demonstration is planned at the US Consulate this Saturday
• A Toronto police officer helped a man walk to the demonstration at the U.S Consulate
• A massive demonstration is taking place at the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto right now