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White nationalist march sparks concern in Virginia: 'Designed to intimidate'
Key takeaways
- A video taken Saturday, May 23, showed masked marchers carrying the flags in the Oceanfront district.
- Police said officers monitored the group s activity and determined there was no public safety threat.
- But the appearance of Patriot Front prompted concerns from community members and civil rights leaders.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Video obtained by Nexstar s WAVY showed about 30 people wearing matching clothing and white masks while carrying Confederate flags and flags associated with Patriot Front — widely recognized as a white nationalist organization — near the Naval Aviation Monument on 38th Street.
A video taken Saturday, May 23, showed masked marchers carrying the flags in the Oceanfront district.
Police said officers monitored the group s activity and determined there was no public safety threat. Authorities also said the march did not require a permit because the group did not block roadways, complied with the law, and did not meet the threshold based on gathering size.
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