Seattle May Day: Mostly peaceful, 5 arrests from day of protests
Supporters of immigrants and workers rights rallied through Seattle on Monday as part of the annual May Day demonstration.
Most of the rallies were peaceful, but as of Monday night Seattle Police said they arrested 5 people.
Listen to a wrap-up from the days rallies and protests:
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