March for rights

A crowd of protestors hold signs gather in front of City Hall in Los Angeles.  (Ann Johansson / AP)

Demonstrators hold signs signalling supports for the sons of immigrants that are in the military.  (Bob Chamberlin / LAT)

Thousands protest against House-passed HR 4437, an anti-immigration bill that opponents say will criminalize millions of immigrant families and anyone who comes into contact with them.  (Bob Chamberlin / LAT)

Protesters march up Broadway St. in downtown Los Angeles en route to City Hall.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Juan Gonzalez, a landscaper from Sacramento, joined the L.A. march.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Marchers converge on City Hall.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

A mural overlooks the thousands of protesters.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Protesters wave signs and chant in front of City Hall.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Protesters and a few police fill the intersection of 1st St. and Spring St.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Many protesters carried American flags as they marched.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Many protesters wore white as a symbol of peace.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Marchers protest HR 4437, an anti-immigration bill that opponents say will criminalize millions of immigrants and anyone who helps them.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)