A Boy Scout official has warned a troop that its participation in last week’s immigration demonstrations violated the organization’s policy against involvement in political events. Salt Lake City, Utah

“Members of Troop 987 _ made up of 15 Hispanic boys ages 12 to 15 _ were attempting to earn merit badges for “Citizenship in the Community,” scoutmaster Michael Clara said.

Clara said he received a phone call this week from Vic Rowberry, a Great Salt Lake Council of Boy Scouts of America field director, who said the troop should not have been involved.”

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