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Burgum defends white nationalist group’s Independence Day march, citing First Amendment

Burgum defends white nationalist group’s Independence Day march, citing First Amendment

Summary

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he does not agree with a beliefs of a white nationalist group that marched in Washington, D.C., on Independence Day. However, he said the group has the right to march because of the First Amendment, which protects free speech.

Key Facts

  • About 400 people marched in Washington, D.C., on Independence Day.
  • The group is called Patriot Front, which is known as a white supremacist group.
  • Participants wore masks and clothing with the group's logo.
  • Some local residents were concerned about the march.
  • Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary, expressed disagreement with the group’s views.
  • Burgum defended their right to march under the First Amendment, which protects free speech and assembly.
  • The march took place despite public worries about the group's message.
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