Los Angeles police were preparing to try to disrupt anti-Israel protesters Sunday. Tinsletown’s Biggest NightOscar Award.
Officials said they were beefing up security outside the Academy Awards venue “to prevent disruption from protesters and allow us to focus on celebrating film.”
The Oscars also announced that 2,000 security guards will be stationed at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, the venue for the 96th Oscar Awards. The Los Angeles Times reported.
According to the newspaper, city police officials announced they would allow protesters to express their First Amendment rights without disrupting proceedings.
To avoid a repeat of last month’s Grammy Awards ceremony, the area around the venue was cordoned off with a chain-link fence, and anti-Israel supporters blocked traffic in front of Crypto, stranding attendees. com arena.
The purpose of the Academy Awards is to support and celebrate artists and avoid politics and political circles, officials said. Organizers will not attempt to censor the winners’ speeches, they said.
Large numbers of protesters have attended recent major events around the world, including in Los Angeles, since Israel launched a war with Hamas following the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Jewish ethnic groups by the Palestinian terrorist group. It’s interfering.
Most recently, California Rep. Adam Schiff’s primary victory speech last week was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which was followed by a lengthy speech by movie stars and executives, including Oscar nominees. It is also sought after on the list. bradley cooper and mark ruffalo.
