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Jun 24, 2007 12:25 pm US/Pacific
Immigration Rights Activists March In Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (CBS) ―
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Sunday's march comes a day after a tense situation between dueling rallies was diffused by police at Leimert Park.
CBS
A crowd estimated by police to total about 1,000 persons, chanting in favor of humane treatment for illegal immigrants, began marching up Hollywood Boulevard Sunday, carrying U.S. and Mexican flags.
The crowd is chanting the traditional "si, se puede" call, translating to "yes, it can be done."
Los Angeles Police deputy chief Richard Roupoli said a few counter-protesters have been spotted near the crowd, but there have been no confrontations. Roupoli said the march has been peaceful.
The marchers had gathered at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, and after noon started marching west about a mile to Highland Avenue. They plan to rally and hear speeches on Hollywood between Highland and Orange avenues.
Los Angeles Police, mindful of pictures of journalists being assaulted by police officers at a similar rally last month in MacArthur Park, have set up designated news media zones in the area.
Sunday's march comes a day after a tense situation between dueling rallies was diffused by police at Leimert Park. More than 500 protestors on both sides of the issue were kept apart by a line of police on Crenshaw Boulevard, and five persons were arrested.
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