Princeton Police Issue Statement Ahead Of White Supremacy March

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Police have issued a statement prior to a controversial white supremacy march planned for noon on Saturday at Palmer Square.

The planned march is being held by the white supremacist group the New Jersey European Heritage Association. A counter-protest is also being planned in response by outraged activists.

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As a result of the planned protests, police will close Palmer Square and Hulfish Street to all motor vehicle traffic beginning at 5 a.m.

Nassau Street will be shut down between University Place and Witherspoon Street at 10 a.m. Several streets in and around the Palmer Square area may also be closed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., which may create congestion and delays.

Princeton Police Chief Nick Sutter is urging the public that groups taking part in planned protests on Saturday need to obtain a permit.

"The purpose of the permit is to give us the opportunity to assist you in safely organizing peaceful protests. Protestors may carry signs that are not attached to poles or sticks. No weapons of any kind, glass or plastic water bottles will be allowed in designated protest areas on Palmer Square," Princeton Police said.

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