01-05-2025
Broome County Democrats' rally against Trump
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Local Democrats held a rally, calling out the Trump administration and reaffirming their commitment to the Constitution.
The Democratic Caucus of the Broome County Legislature rallied outside of the domed courthouse in Binghamton this afternoon.
The Democrats says what they're seeing on the federal level isn't about political party or beliefs, but about empathy and morals.
Minority Leader Kim Myers says they want to call attention to four sectors of society, specifically, the judiciary branch, education, workforce, and faith communities.
'As elected representatives, we have sworn an oath to defend The Constitution as all elected officials have. Not just in words, but in actions. We will not stand silently as we witness the threats to the very foundation and principals of liberty, justice and human dignity,' says Myers.
Progressives have called for a National Day of Action today, and there were other protests around the area, one by 50501 Binghamton at 4 p.m. leading into an Indivisible Binghamton Rally at the Martin Luther King Junior Promenade at 5 p.m.
The Broome County GOP released a statement in response to the protests saying quote, 'Local Democrats and their out-of-touch allies should put down the sloppy handmade signs and work honestly with local Republicans to make life better for the people who live here.'
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