Americans 2nd largest police force is ready to protect the democratic national convention, says protest aren't protected in constitution

Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention https://t.co/tKtqcVDoyn

— NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) June 4, 2024

snelling says police are training for “large scale first amendment activity” with an emphasis on “constitutional policing.”

“the chicago police department does a great job learning from the past,” he says. “our officers will be prepared to deal with any and everything.”

— shawn (@mulchy_) March 6, 2024

Police Supt. Larry Snelling warned organizers that not all protests are protected by the First Amendment ahead of August’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, drawing immediate criticism from local civil liberties groups.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/06/05/not-all-peaceful-protests-constitutionally-protected-police-chief-says-ahead-of-democratic-national-convention/