Protests at the RNC
Even before the Republican National Convention began, protesters started descending on Cleveland to make their voices heard. Some came to show support for Donald Trump, while others took to the streets to object to what Trump and the GOP stand for.
Here, a protester holds up a "Dump Trump" sign with a swastika on it near the RNC on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland.
Demonstration near the RNC
Police officers patrol a group demonstrating against Donald Trump near the RNC in Cleveland on July 21, 2016.
"Wall Off Trump"
Anti-Trump protesters hold a banner during the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
Police struggle
A police officer struggles with a protester near the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
Handcuffed outside the RNC
Police take away an activist in handcuffs outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
"No Mas Trumpadas"
Protesters shout behind a "No Mas Trumpadas" sign outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
Signs outside the RNC
A demonstrator places signs condemning white supremacy in Cleveland's Public Square during protests outside the RNC on July 20, 2016.
Song and dance
Protesters sing and dance near the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
"Wall Off Trump"
A protester walks past law enforcement as part of the Wall Off Trump movement near the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016. Wall Off Trump is in response to Donald Trump's proposal for a wall to end illegal immigration.
Code Pink protest
A Code Pink protester crashes the RNC in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.
Cleveland police chief
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams speaks with a protester during a demonstration near the RNC in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.
Standoff outside the RNC
A protester clashes with an Akron police officer during a protest near the RNC on July 19, 2016 in Cleveland.
Cleveland clash
Police officers and protesters butt heads outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.
Code Pink protests
Barbara Briggs-Letson, with the group Code Pink, holds a banner outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 20, 2016. A Code Pink protester was removed from the floor after crashing the RNC on July 19.
Public Square scuffle
Libertarian radio host Alex Jones is escorted out of a crowd of protesters after he said he was attacked in Cleveland's Public Square on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, during the second day of the Republican convention.
Trump Pence 2016
A protester raises a blow-up doll reading "Trump Pence 2016" during a march in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 2016.
"Stay human"
A woman holds signs that say "No allegiance to Trump" and "This is hell" during a an anti-Trump protest outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
"End Poverty Now"
A woman marches with End Poverty Now during a demonstration by anti-Trump protestors outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
"Buy a congressman"
Protesters demonstrate against Trump and corporate greed outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Protesters fill the streets
Anti-Trump protesters fill the street, escorted by police as they demonstrate during the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Trouble at the RNC
A woman yells as she is taken into police custody outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Officer separates protesters
A policeman uses his bicycle to push back and keep anti-Donald Trump protesters away from pro-Trump supporters outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Police draw the line
A policewoman keeps a Black Lives Matter supporter away from Trump supporters and a group calling themselves "Bible Believers" outside the RNC in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Trump fans gather
Trump supporters gear up for a rally in downtown Cleveland on the first day of the RNC on July 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bikers for Trump
Jeff Gunder, a member of the Bikers for Trump motorcycle group, is rallying for Trump in Cleveland on the first day of the four-day RNC on July 18, 2016.
Bikers for Trump
Jeff Gunder, a member of the Bikers for Trump motorcycle group, sits on his bike at a rally for Donald Trump on the first day of the RNC on July 18, 2016 in downtown Cleveland.
Save the polar bears
A person dressed in a polar bear costume raises questions about climate change with a sign that reads "What will you do to save me?" as people gather downtown for the first day of the RNC on July 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Spectrum of protests
Black Lives Matter supporters march through downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016.
Indigenous resistance
More protesters in downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016, ahead of the RNC. An estimated 50,000 people are expected to come to the city during the convention.
Off with his head
Protesters carried a pig's head prop through downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016.
Naked installation
Artist Spencer Tunick created a live installation across from at the site of the RNC, in which 100 naked women held up mirrors intended to reflect anger "against the hateful repressive rhetoric of many in the Republican Party towards women." The installation took place on July 17, 2016.
Gun rights rally
There were three main protests in Cleveland on Sunday, July 17, 2016: a Stop Trump rally, a Circle of Love march, and a gun rights rally, pictured left. The latter was not well attended.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter has been protesting in Cleveland, but did not apply for a permit. The group has said it objects to "an approval process for a constitutional right."
Ready for anything
Cleveland police block an intersection during an RNC demonstration on July 17, 2016. Local law enforcement has said it is prepared for any unrest that may happen, and heightened security measures in the wake of the deadly truck attack in Nice, France and the police ambushes in Dallas and Baton Rouge.
Police state
A protester in Cleveland wears a "Police State" sticker over her mouth on July 17, 2016.
Code Pink
Among the groups protesting in Cleveland on July 17, 2016 was antiwar group Code Pink.
Communist Party
The Revolutionary Communist Party, USA demonstrates in downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016.
Police on guard
Cleveland police during an RNC demonstration on July 17, 2016. Local police were equipped with 2,000 steel batons, 2,000 sets of riot gear and 10,000 flexible handcuffs in preparation for any riots during the convention.
Justice nowhere
Roadside graffiti in downtown Cleveland.
I bleed red
Black Lives Matter supporters march through downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016.