The nation continues to tear itself apart as the Trump administration backtracks on its harsh immigration policy separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico borders.

On Saturday, hundreds of American cities hosted marches aimed at pushing the Trump administration to reunite the families who have already been separated.

There have been estimates of more than 2,300 children were taken from their families as part of President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy in which people entering the U.S. illegally faced being prosecuted. After the outcry from the Left and some on the Right, Trump signed an executive order to halt the policy.

Young children and teens were placed in facilities in border states while family members were provided with little information on how to retrieve their children. NBC News reports upwards of 600 marches took place in liberal cities like Los Angeles to more conservative states like Wyoming.

Celebrities and politicians took the stage at events around the country to speak out against the policy. Singer Alicia Keys told thousands in Washington, D.C., she couldn't imagine losing her son Egypt like so many others lost their sons.

"If it can happen to any child, it can happen to my child, and your child, and all of our children," says singer Alicia Keys at the immigration rally in Washington, D.C. She then reads a letter written by a mother who was separated from her son. https://t.co/j5AGXVIZ6v
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— CNN (@CNN) June 30, 2018

"My seven-year-old son is here with me today. His name is Egypt. And I couldn't even imagine not being able to find him," she said. "I couldn't even imagine being separated from him or scared about how he is being treated, so this is all of our fight because if it can happen to any child. It can happen to my child and your child and all of our children."

Speechless!!! I can’t believe I met my favorite singer! Thank you @aliciakeys for standing up for us immigrant children! Together we will change this country! #FamiliesBelongTogether
#FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch
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— Leah! ????????❤️ (@LCayasso) June 30, 2018

Civil rights legend and U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia was on hand at a protest in Atlanta reminding fellow marchers that America can do better.

"As a nation and a people we can do better," Lewis said. "Don’t give up. Don’t give in. Keep marching."

.@repjohnlewis speaking at #Atlanta
#FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch moments ago: "We are sick & tired of seeing little babies taken from their mothers. That's not right, it's not fair & history will not be kind to us. As a nation and as a people we can do much better" #AMJoy
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— AM Joy w/Joy Reid (@amjoyshow) June 30, 2018

Director Ava DuVernay and actresses Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross encouraged their fans to take to the streets to call out the administration.

Indefinite family detention, blanket rejection of asylum, group hearings, failure to reunite families under court order. This cannot stand. Raise your voice. Fight for justice. Text BELONG to 97779. Join one of 600+ protests near you. #KeepFamilesTogether #FamiliesBelongTogether
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— Ava DuVernay (@ava) June 30, 2018

Hey Tweeple! I’m here at the New York #FamiliesBelongTogether rally at Cadman Plaza. The crowd is marching across the bridge!!!!!! This is what democracy looks like. Come join us NOW. XO

PS: Not in NY? Check the link for an event near you ????????https://t.co/xLKobLcWHT
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— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) June 30, 2018

Wear white tomorrow in support of the thousands upon thousands of people taking to the streets to say #FamiliesBelongTogether! For more info or to attend an event in your area, go to familiesbelongtogether.org

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Jun 29, 2018 at 2:43pm PDT

Here are some of the posters and clips from the marches across the nation:

#FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch Tampa 4. There was a speech by a German lady about her country's nasty experiences with fascism and how the "waivers" for the Muslim Ban don't work. pic.twitter.com/G3gzF0dLtH

— #AbolishICE & #SaveSCOTUS ????????????????️‍???? (@scatesryan3) June 30, 2018

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal” #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch
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— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) June 30, 2018

This will never stop being my favorite sign. #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch
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— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) June 30, 2018

Some of the inspiring photos from the #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch

We are America! We CARE!
Children are the future no matter where they are from! pic.twitter.com/d4tVIk7C3w

— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) June 30, 2018

“This is a letter to all the children in the detention centers. Do not think of America as a cruel place where people hate you and put you in jail. There are good people who are going to help you find your families again.” Young girl at DC march #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch
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— Scott Dworkin (@funder) June 30, 2018

This sign and little girl depict America at its best right now.

A 9-year-old girl has more compassion, common sense, and moral standing than the leader of the free world.

BEST SIGN EVER!

Photo: @Gomab4lif #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch
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— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 30, 2018

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