Three women and one man seated on the ground with a banner representing the Chinese Progressive Association at the Latino and Immigrants' Rights March in Washington, D.C.

The Latino and Immigrants' Rights March was the first national rally in Washington, D.C., for equal rights for immigrants. The objective of the march was to protest new laws that cut off benefits to immigrants, to protect civil rights, and to establish immigration reform. The Chinese Progressiv...

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Summary:The Latino and Immigrants' Rights March was the first national rally in Washington, D.C., for equal rights for immigrants. The objective of the march was to protest new laws that cut off benefits to immigrants, to protect civil rights, and to establish immigration reform. The Chinese Progressive Association was one of many organizations to participate in this event. This photograph was presumably taken at an area where people organize for the march. In the background, there are police cars and people seated at folding tables.