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Minuteman group to rally in Richmond

Richmond Times-Dispatch May 11, 2006


A caravan of a group of citizens who have taken an active role in fighting illegal immigration is stopping in Richmond today for a rally.

The Minuteman Project Inc. launched a cross-country trip from California to Washington to protest illegal immigration.

The group, which claims about 1,000 members, patrols part of the border between Mexico and the United States, assisting federal authorities in trying to stop immigrants from crossing.

The caravan left California on May 3 and stopped in a number of cities. It is scheduled to arrive in Richmond about 7 p.m. for a rally at the state Capitol.

Some local organizations are planning a counter-protest.