Youths arrested in immigration protest

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WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 people — including seven youths — were arrested outside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday as they blocked an intersection to call for an end to deportations.

Chanting protesters wore red and white shirts with the slogan “Stop Separating Families.” They locked arms and sat down in the street in the rain before Capitol Police rounded them up and loaded them in vans.

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