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Chicago Police, Pro-Palestinian Group Seek Compromise On Planned DNC Protest Locations
"It is going to be the largest protest in the history of Chicago for Palestinian rights," said Hatem Abudayyeh, network organizer.
June 7, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago agreed to meet this week with representatives from a group seeking a permit to protest President Biden's support of Israel at the Democratic National Convention in August to hash out an acceptable location for the demonstrations
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Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center. Still, the protesters were adamant that they want to march within sight of the stadium, no exceptions.
For months in Chicago and around the country, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have marched through the city to demand the Biden administration stop all aid to Israel. When the DNC comes to town, organizers of the protests expect their numbers to grow
