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Photos: DNC in Chicago brings protests, clashes
By Eric HendersonCBS Chicago Team,
12 hours ago
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Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in Union Park before the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.
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Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Protesters breached a security fence into the security perimeter for the Democratic National Convention Monday afternoon, and a standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
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Back in Union Park early Monday evening, a couple thousand protesters returned after the march was complete. Some protesters said they ran into many agitators who tried to disrupt the main march throughout the route.
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A demonstrators is taken into custody by police police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Chicago Police and demonstrators prepare for start of the "March on the DNC" during the first day of the Democratic National Convention August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Protesters burn a flag near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Police form a line to separate pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protestors at Union Park on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Chicago, IL.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) near the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Months of Democratic infighting over Israel and US aid for its offensive in Gaza precede the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, itself part of a county with the nation's largest Palestinian population.
Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Several members of the Poor People's Army had walked from Milwaukee to Chicago after the Republican National Convention, and said they didn't get a warm welcome when they arrived.
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Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Pro-Palestinian activists breach the security perimeter during a demonstration outside the venue of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.
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The March For Bodies Against Unjust Laws proceedes along Michigan Ave to Grant Park.
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The Poor People's Army was also one of the many groups planning marches in Chicago during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Organizers said their focus will be on raising awareness of homelessness across the country.
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Demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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