Protest on the National Mall in Washington DC. Immigrant waving flag holding a bullhorn at peaceful march of illegal immigrants protesting new law.

• Contributor: Wim Wiskerke / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: HPD7K6
• File size: 72 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 6144 x 4096 px | 52 x 34.7 cm | 20.5 x 13.7 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 10 April 2006
• Location: National Mall, Washington DC, USA

More information

This images replaces AM5HY4. - National Mall, Washington DC USA, 10 April 2006. March against migration reform bill HR4437. On April 9 and 10, Millions of illegals marched in about 110 cities all over America. As many flags in these rallies the one on the right is flown in the distressed (or upside-down) position. For this, the demonstrators were much criticized in the US press. According to US law: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America (...) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Between the Washington Monument (seen in the background) and the US Capitol.