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May 1, 2006

Rallyblog: Early turnout light in Providence

PROVIDENCE -- As of about 9 a.m., about 100 people had gathered at Kennedy Plaza to rally for immigrant rights, one of many such rallies across the country planned for today.

"We've prepared for 1,000 people, but we really don't know what to expect," said Daniel Bass, of the Service Employees International Union, which is one of the event organizers. "There should be a large group of people out here to demand immigrant justice and comprehensive immigration reform that prioritizes human rights."

A sign hangs on the plaza's Civil War monument, calling for "Human Rights For All"

More signs, in Spanish and English, are stacked near the monument, waiting to be carried by rally participants.

Thirty to 40 of those who've turned out so far are people who have volunteered to serve as marshals helping to lead the rally, according to Bass.

-- projo.com staff writer Kate Bramson

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