New York, Feb 06: Amid possibility of a US-led attack against Iraq, a coalition of anti-war groups has urged an American federal judge to ask New York City to issue permit for a rally and march past in front of the UN Headquarters on February 15. The coalition, united for peace and justice, had earlier rejected an offer from city officials who allowed the demonstration in a Plaza across the UN building.
It contend that by denying the permit to protest, the city has violated the coalition's rights under the us constitution. City officials, on the other hand, say they would not allow anything that could jeopardise public safety or prevent people from going about their business. But the coalition argues the city officials had cited concern over possible traffic congestion.

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