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Chicago police are preparing for another night of protests following clashes with dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators near the Israeli consulate on Tuesday. “They showed up with the intent of committing acts of violence, vandalism,' said Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. Officers allowed demonstrators to engage in their right to protest but began arresting people when they started getting aggressive and pushing through police lines.
13 protesters arrested outside Democratic National Convention in ChicagoSnelling said between 55 and 60 people were arrested on Tuesday night. Two of the protesters were reportedly taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Two officers were also injured, but refused medical treatment, Snelling said. Among the dozens arrested were three journalists, Snell said.
Trump's ex-White House press secretary talks reaching Republicans at DNCA temporary courthouse was set up to process the protesters, who are upset about the war in Gaza and the United States' continued support for Gaza. The National Lawyers Guild of Chicago has offered resources to protesters who were arrested during the demonstration.
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