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https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-secret-service-cpd-provide-update-chicago-democratic/14909816/

"Even if it's not an act of violence, and it appears peaceful, but it's a violation of the law, blocking roadways, blocking venues, things of that nature, we will declare mass arrests in those situations and make those arrests," Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said.

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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 13 points 5 months ago

they all went to the hotels and houses

The police would suddenly be experts about vagrancy laws. I seriously wonder how many minutes a protestor could peacefully be in a hotel lobby until the cops decided it's time for them to get arrested.

"Even if it's not an act of violence, and it appears peaceful, but it's a violation of the law..."