SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

A California lawmaker and advocates are opposing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on Afghan nationals, following reports of more than a dozen detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Sacramento area.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui is leading the effort alongside NorCal Resist , the Council on American Islamic Relations and other supporters.

"The gathering today is not symbolic. It's a signal. It says we are paying attention," Matsui said.

They held a press conference outside the John Moss Federal building in Downtown Sacramento on Friday.

Reshad Noorzay, who represents CAIR Sacramento Valley, highlighted the contributions of Afghan nationals who worked alongside U.S. forces as translators, interpreters, drivers, and journalist

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