Thousands protest in Florida for action on gun control

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez reacts during her speech at a rally for gun control at the Broward County Federal Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Feb. 17, 2018. “To every politician taking donations from the NRA, shame on you!” Gonzalez said.

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Chicago Tribune

Feb. 17, 2018 4:11 PM PT

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Angry students, parents, teachers and neighbors demanded action on gun-control legislation during a rally in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

People join together after a school shooting that killed 17 to protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse on Feb. 17, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Louis Reinstein, embraces his son, Daniel, 10, during a protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Feb. 17, 2018.

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Alessandra Mondolfi holds a sign against AR-15 weapons as she yells, “No More” during a protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Feb. 17, 2018.

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Protesters hold signs at a rally for gun control at the Broward County Federal Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Feb. 17, 2018.

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A group of people hold signs that read ‘Guns Down Test Scores UP’ during a protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Feb. 17, 2018.

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Lauren Duck, right, hugs Debby Stout, left, as they stand on a street corner holding up anti gun signs in Parkland, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.

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Alessandra Mondolfi wears a necklace that reads “GUN CONTROL” during a protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Feb. 17, 2018.

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