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ACLU Sues Milwaukee Over Republican Convention Free Speech Restrictions (truthout.org)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago

It's not political bias like Republicans will say either...

Because the ACLU is having the same fight with the DNC too.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024-democratic-national-convention/2024/05/02/aclu-democratic-national-convention-protest-united-center

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

Chicago is denying protest permits, so the protests are "illegal" and they can beat people into submission.

If you're interested in protesting, the ACLU has resources for what you need to know about both sites

https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/know-your-rights-dnc

https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/rnc-know-your-rights