Protests planned in Chicago during DNC 2024

The Associated Press August 19, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Protests are expected in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, with organizers estimating at least 20,000 participants. Key issues include economic injustice, reproductive rights, and a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The protests, organized by a coalition of hundreds of groups, will feature a march and speakers' events. Chicago police have prepared for potential unrest, with two arrests reported during initial demonstrations.


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