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Immigration Rally on the National Mall - April 10, 2006

Monday April 10, 2006
Monday, April 10, 2006 has been declared a national day to defend immigrant rights. Demonstrations are scheduled in 75 cities across the nation! As many as 180,000 people are expected to demonstrate on the National Mall between 7th and 14th Sts. in Washington, DC. Demonstrators will gather at Meridian Hill Park starting at 2 p.m. and will march to the National Mall. The rally time is 4-7 p.m. U.S. immigration reform legislation is a hot issue this week on Capitol Hill. To gain a better understanding of the whole issue, see About's Liberal Politics guide's analysis of the pros and cons of the immigration reform proposals.

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April 10, 2006 at 7:47 pm
(1) brad says:

shouldnt they speaka english what whaare they going to next riot and destroy the city

April 11, 2006 at 2:46 am
(2) Jim says:

We are in this mess because our politicians were too busy doing nothing… To me it all boils down to one word “Illegal”. I say if you have the legal papers, stay but if you don’t “ADIOS” Muchachos.

April 15, 2006 at 12:13 pm
(3) Rafael says:

It’s about time Latinos rose up. We’ve been busy working three jobs.We’re here to stay. Si se puede!

April 15, 2006 at 3:27 pm
(4) Ru says:

Don’t blame the LATINOS… Blame manifest destiny, PILGRIMS!! You can’t stop the inevitable. Just learn to say “HOLA,” cause you’ll hear it more and more everyday. COMMENTS 1&2 PROVE THAT RACISM’s STILL ALIVE!!!!!

April 15, 2006 at 3:29 pm
(5) Filli says:

Brad KKK and Jim KKK… Just like the blacks… We’ll fight you all the way!!!

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