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To: Brumar89 who wrote (54659)10/7/2013 3:14:01 PM
From: FJB  Respond to of 85487
 
Park Service OKs immigration reform rally on 'closed' National Mall


washingtonexaminer.com

A planned immigration reform rally will take place on the National Mall on Tuesday even though the site is closed due to the government shutdown.

Organizers for the " Camino Americano: March for Immigration Reform" were spotted Monday setting up a stage and equipment on the National Mall for the rally which will take place on Tuesday.

A few scattered barriers around the park have signs informing visitors that the area is closed as a result of the government shutdown.

Susana Flores, a spokesperson for the rally, confirmed for the Washington Examiner that the Park Service will allow the event to take place under the group's rights granted by the First Amendment.

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