Massive protests erupted in New York City during the first week of the Trump administration in response to executive orders affecting refugees and travelers from Muslim-majority countries. The Council on American Islamic Relations organized an emergency rally, while thousands protested at JFK Airport, where 109 travelers were detained. Taxi drivers participated in a strike, and elected officials, including the mayor and governor, attended a rally in Battery Park. Governor Cuomo reported that six people were detained at JFK, including a PhD student, who were eventually released.