Evan Vucci, The Associated PressAbby Spangler and her daughter Eleanor Spangler Neuchterlein, 16, hold hands as they participate in a "lie-in" during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Zach Gibson, Getty ImagesA flag flies a half staff above the White House as demonstrators gather during a demonstration supporting gun control reform on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, "the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.", in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressJane Schwartz, 17, of West Springfield, Va., center, screams during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressJackson Baer, 17, of Bethesda, Md., right, argues with Jeff Hulbert of Annapolis, Md., during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Zach Gibson, Getty ImagesDemonstrators lie on the ground a "lie-in" demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, "the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.", in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressDemonstrators hold signs during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressAnna Hurley, 15, of Washington, top, and other demonstrators participate in a "lie-in" during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressDemonstrators participate in a "lie-in" during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Zach Gibson, Getty ImagesDemonstrators chant during a "lie-in" demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, "the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.", in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Zach Gibson, Getty ImagesDemonstrators hold signs during a "lie-in" demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, "the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.", in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressDemonstrators participate in a "lie-in" during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
Zach Gibson, Getty ImagesDemonstrators hold flags during a "lie-in" demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, "the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.", in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
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Abby Spangler and her daughter Eleanor Spangler Neuchterlein, 16, hold hands as they participate in a "lie-in" during a protest in favor of gun control reform in front of the White House, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Washington.
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Protesters held a “lie-in” demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on Feb. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the White House, “the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.”, in the wake of last weeks shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.