There's been public outcry on social media after hundreds of children
with cancer and their parents – holding a pre-cleared candlelight vigil
to raise awareness of childhood cancer – were told to exit Lafayette
Square outside the White House on Saturday.
The US Secret Service and Park Police barricaded the park for at least two hours based on security concerns, according to The Washington Post, disrupting an event – for which organizers had obtained a proper permit to hold – called "A Night of Golden Lights," during which participants would hold electric candles.....Read full story: http://www.rt.com/usa/316118-white-house-cancer-kids/