Arlington County Board Member J. Walter Tejada called for a day of "peaceful civic participation" on May 1, according to a press release today. He encouraged "all residents of the Washington metro region to “participate in activities on May 1st in support of our hardworking immigrant community, particularly activities that are peaceful, educational and raise awareness of the contributions immigrants make to our nation."
Tejada also declared that “Civic participation, community service, and speaking out are the finest traditions of our American society.”
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