MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — People gathered at Manitowoc's Washington Park over the weekend to call attention to immigrants' rights, with organizers advocating for community support while local Republican leaders offered contrasting perspectives.

The protest was organized by Progressive Lakeshore People, Manitowoc Indivisible, the Democratic Party of Manitowoc County and Voces de la Frontera, a grassroots immigrants' rights organization based in Milwaukee. Manitowoc rally focused on immigrants' rights draws support and opposition

Organizers call for community support

Jill Iverson, an organizer with Progressive Lakeshore People and Manitowoc Indivisible, said the rally aimed to build community solidarity.

"Immigrants are welcome here. And it's all about learning about helping our neighbors an

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