Transit system tested by protesters; Extra workers help crowd flow.(METROPOLITAN)

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Byline: Arlo Wagner and Michael Hunsberger, THE WASHINGTON TIMES The thousands of immigration supporters tested the D.C. transit system yesterday, creating a sea of celebration as the National Day of Action for Immigrant Justice surged. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority deployed additional rail supervisors to help direct passengers at key downtown stations, and event organizers in orange hats helped direct marchers to the correct trains.

On the streets, police described the traffic as "intense" from Fourth to 14th streets in the Mall area, but the atmosphere was "nice and peaceful." "The rolling street closures worked," said Karyn Le Blanc, spokeswoman for the District Department of Transportation. "The motorists have to be aware of the...