7 arrested at White House protesting deportations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Police have arrested seven immigration activists who chained themselves to the White House fence to protest deportations under the Obama administration.

The small group of protesters chanted “not one more” and demanded Obama halt deportations of immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Police warned the protesters several times before arresting them. U.S. Park Police say they were arrested for failure to obey a lawful order.

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