The forced-housing regulations, which Nationalists were protesting, are then abolished by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Boston, Massachusetts refuses to issue a parade permit to the Nationalists, but the Nationalists parade anyhow, citing the ruling of the United States Supreme Court that a permit is not required. The mayor threatens to arrest marchers on sight, but backs down when 1,500 supporters turn out. When the Nationalists sue, the court declares the city's parade ordinance unconstitutional and awards large damages to the Nationalists. 5,000 line the parade route, as the event is televised live around the world.
Nationalists take the case to the federal court of appeals.
Rosenberg is, finally, completed routed and defeated.