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Protestors took to Court Street after 5.pm on Wednesday, Febraury 1, 2017. Protesters blocked traffic for up to 15 minutes while marching to Ohio University’s baker Center. The protest was held in Athens Ohio.

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Ohio University students and Athens community members took to the streets on Wednesday as part of the “No Ban No Wall Protest.” About 70 people were arrested after during a sit-in demonstration in the lobby of Baker University Center.

Jolana Watson, a student at Ohio University, begins a chant during a protest held at the Athens Courthouse on February 1, 2017. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)

Jolana Watson, a student at Ohio University, begins a chant during a protest held at the Athens Courthouse on February 1, 2017. (Michael Swensen/WOUB)

Nancy Mitchell, left, Cecilia Ellis, center, and Monée Stamp, right, argue with Trump supporter, Tommy Russ, far right, during the rally at Baker Center on February 2, 2017. (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
Nancy Mitchell, left, Cecilia Ellis, center, and Monée Stamp, right, argue with Trump supporter, Tommy Russ, far right, during the rally at Baker Center on February 2, 2017. (Michael Johnson/WOUB)
Jan Griesinger poses for a portrait in the middle of Court Street at the No Ban No Wall Protest. Jan has been a resident of Athens for 35 years and when asked about why she attended the protest she said, "There is nothing more to say than what's on the sign." (Nickolas Oatley/ WOUB)
Jan Griesinger poses for a portrait in the middle of Court Street at the No Ban No Wall Protest on February 1, 2017. Jan has been a resident of Athens for 35 years and when asked about why she attended the protest she said, “There is nothing more to say than what’s on the sign.” (Nickolas Oatley/ WOUB)
Anissa Matthews leads a march in solidarity of the recent immigration issues down Court Street in Athens, Ohio on February 2, 2017. (Robert Green/WOUB)
Anissa Matthews leads a march in solidarity of the recent immigration issues down Court Street in Athens, Ohio on February 1, 2017. (Robert Green/WOUB)
Alana Adbella, 19, sits on the floor of Baker Center, during the "No Ban no Wall protest/sit in. Alana holds a sign with "Everyone Welcome" written in different langauges. The protest was held on February 1, 2017 in Athens, Ohio. (Meagan Hall/WOUB)
Alana Adbella, 19, sits on the floor of Baker Center, during the “No Ban no Wall protest/sit in. Alana holds a sign with “Everyone Welcome” written in different langauges. The protest was held on February 1, 2017 in Athens, Ohio. (Meagan Hall/WOUB)
Oliver Stone, a senior at Ohio University, stares at a Trump supporter who was screaming and shouting in the middle of their peaceful protest on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Oliver Stone, a senior at Ohio University, stares at a Trump supporter who was screaming and shouting in the middle of their peaceful protest on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
Students and Athens community members gathered in Ohio University's baker Center to listen to stories and pleas of fellow students. The protest was held on February 1, 2017 in Athens, Ohio. (Meagan Hall/WOUB)
Students and Athens community members gathered in Ohio University’s baker Center to listen to stories and pleas of fellow students. The protest was held on February 1, 2017 in Athens, Ohio. (Meagan Hall/WOUB)
A man films the speakers of the No Ban No Wall Protest on the steps of the Athens City Courthouse on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A man films the speakers of the No Ban No Wall Protest on the steps of the Athens City Courthouse on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. (Nickolas Oatley/WOUB)
A police officer informs the protestors that they will be arrested if they choose to stay at the protest in Athens, Ohio on February 2, 2017. (Robert Green/WOUB)
A police officer informs the protestors that they will be arrested if they choose to stay at the protest in Athens, Ohio on February 1, 2017. (Robert Green/WOUB)