Close-up view of a protest sign and a young woman walking in 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 would cut off benefits to immigrants, to protect civil rights, and to establish immigration reform. The Chinese Prog...

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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 would 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. In this image, the protest sign has the caption " Who's the illegal alien, pilgrim?" with a man pointing his finger (at the viewer).