Mayor Johnson deepens concerns about what side he will be on if DNC protesters become lawbreakers and challenge police – Wirepoints
May 13, 2024
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ACLU of Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka also noted of the way the city has thus far denied every permit applied for by those looking to stage marches during the convention. “I think there's reason to wonder who is making the plan, where is that plan being made and when will it be made public. There ought to be a larger discussion on the part of the city as to where and what places are going to be off limits.”
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The Democrat Party’s Brownshirts don’t need a permit to loot, riot and burn.
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