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City Watchdog: Chicago Police At Risk Of Violating Protestors’ Rights At DNC
Published 1 year, 11 months ago
Description
As the Democratic National Convention and inevitable protests approach, Chicago’s Inspector General is raising the alarm. The IG’s latest report suggests that Chicago police are unprepared for protests and mass gatherings, and warns that police tactics like pepper spray and "kettling" protestors can escalate tensions.
Meanwhile, some experts expect a push of Russian propaganda around the DNC.
We dig into what to know with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tom Schuba.
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