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Anti-Defamation League Raises Alarm Over Planned DNC Protests; Pro-Palestinian Group Rejects Claims
"These groups have a history of fanning the flames of hate and inspiring acts of harassment and violence," said ADL Chair David Goldenberg.
August 9, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Concern is growing from some over a planned protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago later this month.
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The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, is taking issue with a planned pro-Palestinian protest and what it claims are the tactics of the groups involved.
"These groups have a history of fanning the flames of hate, and inspiring acts of harassment, vandalism, and violence," said David Goldenberg, regional director of the ADL Midwest. "It's critical that we don't give them the oxygen or airtime to spread their hateful messages."
