HUNDREDS have gathered in Cornmarket, Oxford, tonight to protest against President Trump's immigration ban. 

More than 22,000 people from Oxfordshire have signed a petition to ban Mr Trump from entering the UK on a state visit later this year following his controversial travel ban. 

An 'Oxford stands with Muslims' protest was organised for Monday night at Carfax Tower.

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Hundreds gathered at the event - supported by Oxford and District Trades Council and Oxfordshire UNISON Health Branch.  

Another protest has been arranged in Witney's Market Square. 

The 'Emergency Demo' set up by residents was held in protest against Theresa May's handling of events, after she refused to condemn Mr Trump's executive order. 

The order bars people from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the United States. 

Ian Mckendrick from Oxford Stand Up to Racism, said: "This ban has immediate life-wrecking consequences for people who have every legal right to be in the US but are now barred from returning to their jobs, homes and families. 

"It also condemns refugees in genuine need of protection from persecution, and is an appalling attack on human rights. 

"Trump's election campaign was accompanied by a rise in racist attacks, and this will only incite more attacks.

"His planned state visit to the UK would be an endorsement of his racism and would give heart to racists here - the Prime Minister should cancel the visits until Trump guarantees he will protect fundamental rights and freedoms.

"We need to biggest possible unity to stop the rise in racism and to demand his visit be cancelled."

At the Oxford protest the huge crowd shouted out anti-Trump chants and calls for solidarity while guest speakers took to the microphone.

One speaker, vice chairman of Oxford District Labour Stephen Marks told the crowd it was an 'amazing' demonstration.

To roars of approval he said: "People are standing together. We are the people and we stand against outright racism."

One of the protestors Anna Duncan, 32, from the Oxford Brookes University union said: "I am blown away by the turnout.

"We are here in solidarity with others opposed to Trump's ban. Personally I am disappointed that Theresa May is considering taking a visit from Trump.

"This demonstration is really good and positive but I am not that surprised with the turnout.

"People feel very strongly about this."

Oxford East MP Andrew Smith blasted the immigration ban and said the impending visit would be 'inappropriate.'

The Labour MP said: “I share my constituents’ shock and concern at President Trump’s bans, which have everything to do with prejudice and discrimination and nothing to do with fighting terrorism.

"They tarnish the historic reputation and record of the US as welcoming refugees and migrants.  

"It would clearly be inappropriate for a visit to take place until the US political system and courts together with international opinion have put this right.  

"I am taking up these concerns with the Prime Minister.”

More than 100 people also gathered in Witney's Market Square to demonstrate against Donald Trump's travel ban.

The protest was organised by Patty Dohle, of Eynsham, who is a member of Witney Refugee Action Group.

The 39-year-old said: "One single protest won't fix this but I want our Muslim brothers and sisters in Witney to know we've got their back and maybe make them feel a bit safer.

"I want people to become active and aware and stand up for what is right.

"It's hard to do when you think you're alone but judging by the response we've had there are a lot of people out there who are outraged and fed up.

"I want us to come together and make a habit of having the courage to speak up."

Leading UK Muslim organisation the Ramadhan Foundation condemned Trump's order and Mrs May's 'shameful' silence.

Chief executive Mohammed Shafiq said: "The Ramadhan Foundation condemns the order in the strongest terms.

"It has given succour to terrorists like ISIS and Al Qaeda.

"What has been shameful has been the silence from our Prime Minister Theresa May - she stands in Turkey and talks human rights standing next to ther President but refuses to comment on a racist and xenophobic policy to her newest friend Donald Trump.

He added: "We will not be intimidated by his racism or xenophobia, we take comfort from the way people of all backgrounds and faiths are standing up against him."

The protest in Witney was organised by Patty Dohle, of Eynsham, who is a member of Witney Refugee Action Group.

The 39-year-old said: "One single protest won't fix this but I want our Muslim brothers and sisters in Witney to know we've got their back and maybe make them feel a bit safer.

"I want people to become active and aware and stand up for what is right.

"It's hard to do when you think you're alone but judging by the response we've had there are a lot of people out there who are outraged and fed up.

"I want us to come together and make a habit of having the courage to speak up."