Outside the federal building, civil rights groups, labor unions, and local leaders gathered on Thursday for what has become a weekly protest of aggressive immigration enforcement actions, including warrantless detentions and restrictions on public access to immigration facilities.

Among them was Victor Anda who grew up crossing the United States-Mexican border.

“What people that cross every day, something that we all share in common is that we crossed with a dream,” he said.

His dream to work at a law firm now gives him an opportunity to help others, Anda said.

“Now I've had people reach out to me and tell me, Victor, is it safe for us? Victor, can we take the trolley? I'm afraid I'm not going to see my parents again,” he said.

Also on Thursday San Diego Rep. Scott Peters, (D-San Dieg

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