The first permitted demonstrations, scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, are set to begin Sunday afternoon in the Loop neighborhood.
The protests are due to begin at 5pm local time on Sunday as delegates and politicians begin arriving in the city ahead of the convention, which officially begins on Monday.
The march is scheduled to begin at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. To group organizersLocal media reported that the protesters Heading to the Logan Statue Walk from East 9th Street to Grant Park, approximately 1.5 miles in total.
The march for “bodies outside of unjust laws” Organized by the National Union The work of activist groups who advocate for “bodily autonomy” on a range of issues, including abortion access, LGBTQ rights, and protecting Palestinian lives in the Gaza Strip.
“We are thrilled to be working with such a diverse group of activists,” said Linda Rowe, a protest organiser. Associated Press (Associated Press) The movement for reproductive safety is an international one, and protesters will also be protesting the U.S. spending money overseas that could be used for health care at home.
“We believe that the billions of dollars and weapons that continue to flow into the State of Israel are having a disproportionate and horrific impact, particularly on women, children and unborn children,” she said. “All of this is connected.”
Demonstrations will take place every day of the convention, and organizers expect the number of protesters to surpass last month’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The largest group, the Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention, is planning demonstrations on the first and last days of the convention, with organizers expecting at least 20,000 activists, including students, to take part in the war protests.
Chicago officials said they expect about 50,000 people, including delegates, activists and journalists, to descend on the city for the convention, and local officials are working with the Secret Service and police to keep everyone safe.
Authorities and leaders in the state have said anyone causing destruction or violence in the city will be arrested.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a recent interview with The Associated Press that authorities would arrest anyone who causes destruction or violence in the city.
“We’re going to make sure people can do that in a safe way that protects their First Amendment rights,” Johnson said.
The Associated Press contributed.
