WASHINGTON -- U.S. Park Police arrested about 60 anti-torture activists in front of the White House Thursday.
The protesters violated a permit regulation that required them to remain in motion on the center portion of sidewalk, Sgt. David Schlosser said.
The protesters are wearing orange jumpsuits to represent Guantanamo Bay detainees who have been cleared for release, but remain in custody.
Earlier, protesters marched from the U.S Capitol to protest detention policies in the United States and what they call the government's refusal to prosecute torture.
Activists said they support a criminal inquiry into torture under President George W. Bush's administration but President Barack Obama has been reluctant to begin such an investigation.
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