NORRISTOWN — The four corners of West Marshall and George streets were packed with people Saturday afternoon who made known their opposition to a recent escalation of immigration enforcement activity in the municipality.

At least 100 people braved the drizzle of the dreary weekend, holding signs, flags and banners in solidarity with the Montco Stands with Immigrants rally.

“I’m here to stand with our immigrant neighbors and friends who are the backbone of our communities and provide a huge economic boom to our businesses, and deserve an opportunity to live without fear,” said Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, of Abington.

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The demonstration came amid an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions over

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