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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray asked residents to shine a light in front of their homes Wednesday night in support of immigrants. The call came shortly after President Donald Trump signed controversial executive orders that Murray called “authoritarian.”

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On his own front porch via Facebook live, Murray spoke about the shine a light event. He said it was a way to make a statement, even for those who don’t usually partake in protests or other forms of expression.

“Some who can’t go to protest because they have kids or it’s not their thing and want to show that they are in solidarity with immigrants,” Murray said. “It’s a way for us to simply show on our porches throughout our city, shine a light, and send a message to our neighbors that we are not going to let you be taken out of this city.”

Seattle residents were asked to bring a light to the front of their homes at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and share a photo on social media with the hashtag #ShineALight.

Shine a light for immigrants, refugees

I asked you to for immigrants & refugees. Did you ever! Thanks for an amazing show of unity & resolve.

— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray)

in solidarity with refugees and immigrants, started by Seattle . Symbolic and an action starter.

— Varisha Khan (@VarishaMK)

At home we for our and friends, families, and neighbors.

— Lorena González (@CMLGonzalez)

in support of immigrants and refugees. We welcome you! 💛🕯

— Joann Edmonds (@JoannEdmonds)

All are welcome

— Karen Secrest (@gouldcrest)

— Ashley Burchett (@greypoohbear)

Sending love & support to immigrants and refugees from Lake City

— Audrey Lawrence (@audreyration)

ICYMI: ‘s latest snapshot –

— Geek Family Fun! (@GeekFamilyFun)

It’s pretty dark out here by the Burke-Gilman, so I used more candles.

— Carol Monahan (@robespierrette)

I put some out front, too.

— Carol Monahan (@robespierrette)

on 24th Ave East

— julie taryn congdon (@julietaryn)

Seattle’s asked that we tonight in support of immigrants & refugees. Donations to the ACLU are good too.

— MC Donna (@MC7Donna)

— Betsy Hauenstein (@Betsenstein)

— Rebecca Small (@rebeccaAsmall)

for refugees, happening in North Seattle.

— Heidi Rahn (@RahnHeidi)

It’s not a substitute for action, but I did it.

— David Phillips (@davidemphillips)

Tonight at 7, please 💡💡 to show support for this young man and all Dreamers, immigrants and refugees.

— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray)