Palestinian advocates protest in Chicago after Trump win
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
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Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
There were demonstrations across five cities, including Tel Aviv.
So far, the Chicago Police Department has released 56 body camera videos of interactions with protesters, which provide a better sense of exactly what officers were up against. Megan Hickey reports.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
So far police have released 17 separate videos from a protest outside the Israeli Consulate on Aug. 20.
Police were seen using pepper spray on parts of the crowd as many protesters shouted at delegates attending the conference. At least 33 people were arrested.
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Many people were also concerned about how the CPD would dedicate so much manpower to the DNC and still handle crime in the city. But Mayor Johnson and police Supt. Larry Snelling said everything worked out, as Megan Hickey reports.
While some called for the U.S. to end aid to Israel and end the war in Gaza, others were upset there was not a Palestinian speaker during the DNC.
About 1,500 demonstrators from the Coalition to March on the DNC gathered Thursday afternoon at Union Park and followed a march route near the United Center. Charlie De Mar reports from Union Park, where some protesters remained after 10 p.m., while Jermont Terry reports on some peace workers who kept the march in line.
Police were able to exercise patience as the same protestor tried again to head to the top of the "L" platform.
CBS Chicago Investigator Dave Savini reports while no protest-related arrests were made, CPD said another team with a special set of eyes may have helped to protect protestors during the march.
Chicago police say they are prepared for a final night of pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the Democratic National Convention.
Since Sunday there's been a demonstration every day, some resulting in arrests while others remained peaceful.
Megan Hickey reports CPD Supt. Snelling went as far as saying some people showed up with the intent of committing acts of violence. Protestors and their supporters said it was CPD that started a riot.
Protesters interrupted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she talked about Biden's legacy when people upset about the war in Gaza started shouting
Protests near the United Center in Chicago caused some trying to attend the DNC from being able to get to the arena on time.
While some protesters broke through fences on Monday afternoon, Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot said security plans included addressing weak spots in the perimeter.
The former head of the Chicago Police Department talks about safety and security measures in place outside the United Center and tactics for anticipated demonstrations
CBS News Chicago's political analysts, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady, join Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent with analysis as a protest grows downtown ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
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