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Protest Group To Fight Permit Restrictions During Chicago's DNC

The Coalition to March on the DNC will protest at City Hall Thursday afternoon after an emergency news conference.

(CBS Chicago)

August 15, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) — A group planning to protest during next week's Democratic National Convention said the city is putting "outrageous conditions" in place when it comes to permits.

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The Coalition to March on the DNC will protest at City Hall Thursday afternoon after an emergency news conference.

The group's permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them.

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