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Activists gathered at the Highgate Port of Entry checkpoint off Interstate 89 Sunday afternoon, calling for an end to what they believe is religious profiling along the U.S.-Canadian border. "Enforcing a Muslim ban is an act of racism, white supremacy and Islamophobia,” the rally’s organizer, identified as Sunshine, said. They also promised to deliver a letter outlining their concerns to border officials. "We are here in support of our Muslim neighbors,” Sunshine said. “We're here in support of making sure that people are able to freely cross the border if they haven't done anything wrong." The group said it was outraged by President Donald Trump's immigration executive order. And that they're also upset over two recent reports of travelers being detained at the border and denied entry into Vermont. "These executive orders and the targeting of people who are undocumented are affecting people in our communities here in Vermont,” said herbalist Dana Woodruff, who attended the rally. “It's not an issue that's happening just along the southern border." Immigration officials told NBC5 they do not comment on customs enforcement or on demonstrations. Vermont State Police were at the peaceful protest and later arrested Haley Renwick, 22, of Burlington, and Elizabeth Nikazmerad, 31, of Burlington, who troopers said would not leave the port after delivering the letter. The two were processed and released on a citation for unlawful trespass. They were scheduled to appear in court in March.