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Group Planning Pro-Palestinian Protest Says It's Making Progress To Be Near The DNC
At just around six weeks before the anticipated event, they find themselves in legal limbo—asking the city to let them do just that.
July 2, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — Protesters have demanded that their voices be heard during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center—and if they don't get permits, they say they are going to hold demonstrations anyway.
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The protesters want delegates and members of the Democratic Party who will be in Chicago in August to be able to hear their voices against the War in Gaza—literally. That means they want to protest as close to the venue as they can.
At just around six weeks before the anticipated event, they find themselves in legal limbo—asking the city to let them do just that.
