6 arrested in immigration protest that drew hundreds along Atlanta’s Buford Highway

Six individuals were arrested Tuesday night at a large immigration protest on Buford Highway that ended with tear gas and fireworks hurled at police.

Hundreds attended the rally, which began at 6:30 p.m. in Brookhaven and was held in response to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests nationwide and in the metro Atlanta area.

The conflict began around 9:30 p.m. when officers reminded protesters that their permit had expired.That triggered a chorus of boos. Organizers urged participants to leave the area, but several remained…

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