Pro-Palestinian protests outside the Democratic National Convention
Pro-Palestinian protests outside the DNC in Chicago were deemed “mostly peaceful” despite some arrests. Demonstrators chanted, broke fencing, but the first major protest of the DNC stayed mostly peaceful.
Key Points
- Demonstrators chanted and broke fencing
- Police presence was significant
- Police prevented escalation of the situation
Pros
- Mostly peaceful demonstration
- Police maintaining safety and order
- Limited skirmishes
Cons
- Vulgarities used by protesters
- Attempted penetration of the perimeter
- Some protesters threw wooden signs at police