Activists to protest Ariz. immigration law
Local activists are protesting Arizona's new immigration law in the nation's capital.
Organizers say they will gather at noon on Saturday in Dupont Circle in downtown Washington for an artistic expression event and rally. They say they will then march to the White House.
Among those expected to address the crowd include Rodrigo Leiva, leader of the Latino Federation of Greater Washington; Gustavo Torres, head of Casa de Maryland; and sports writer David Zirin.
Protesters say it's part of many events planned across the country against Arizona's new law, which allows police to question anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally. They're also calling for an end to the Secure Communities program that sends inmates' fingerprint information to ICE and the FBI.
--Associated Press
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Washington Post Editors
| May 29, 2010; 11:41 AM ET
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Posted by: mark0004 | May 29, 2010 3:17 PM | Report abuse
These latinos should be demanding more of their own country, not the US. We are tired of them hiding behind our laws!! It is just unbelievable that they want more from us!!
Posted by: mark0004 | May 29, 2010 3:17 PM | Report abuse
Truth20 I like your Idea, but we are trying to get rid of them not support them. I hope they try to cross my path at Rolling Thunder, we can use tem to patch the potholes in D.C., lets put some skid marks on them!!!
Posted by: FrankMonzon | May 29, 2010 3:22 PM | Report abuse
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These latinos should be demanding more of their own country, not the US. We are tired of them hiding behind our laws!! It is just unbelievable that they want more from us!!