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Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse’s on campus “Hands Off!” protest

Hundreds of Syracuse University students and faculty gathered for a “Hands Off!” rally on the Einhorn Family Walk Thursday. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from the protest.

Hundreds of Syracuse University students and faculty gathered at the Einhorn Family Walk on Thursday afternoon for the “Hands Off!” rally. Local residents also joined. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

People at the protest rallied against President Donald Trump’s recent decisions in his second administration. “Hands Off!” was the protest’s overarching theme in reference to Trump’s stances on education, reproductive rights and democracy. Ella Chan | Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors organized Thursday’s “Hands Off!” protest. Several faculty members and students spoke about their experiences and concerns to the crowd. Collin Snyder | Staff Photographer

Some protestors highlighted the Trump administration’s recent revocation of international students’ visas as a motivation to attend the rally. Three international Syracuse University students’ visas were revoked earlier this week without prior warning. Collin Snyder | Staff Photographer

A protester waves an upside-down American flag, a symbol for distress in the country. The rally came just over three months after President Donald Trump took office for a second time. Ike Wood | Staff Photographer

Protesters voiced their concerns and demands on an array of colorful cardboard signs. Attendees noted the turnout was encouraging. Ave Magee | Asst. Photo Editor

Thursday’s protest took place directly on Syracuse University’s campus. Earlier in April, another “Hands Off!” protest occurred in downtown Syracuse. Ike Wood | Staff Photographer

A speaker at the protest encourages attendees to sign a petition. Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud was not among the more than 200 university leaders who signed a Tuesday open letter condemning President Donald Trump. Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor

One protester’s sign calls out the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which President Donald Trump has bolstered in his second term in office. Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety has issued directions to staff and faculty on how to respond if members of federal law enforcement, including ICE, come to campus. Collin Snyder | Staff Photographer

Protesters call for protecting democracy. Faculty and students expressed fear in unprecedented times. Ella Chan | Asst. Photo Editor

A protester raises a sign condemning silence. Protesters emphasized the importance of collaborating and continuing to fight back. Ella Chan | Asst. Photo Editor

Protesters lined the Einhorn Family walk on Thursday afternoon for the “Hands Off!” protest in front of the Hall of Languages. Students and faculty demanded protection for immigrants, academic freedoms and reproductive rights. Ave Magee | Asst. Photo Editor