LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit against Chicago, claiming First Amendment permit denials for DNC protests.

LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit against Chicago, accusing the city of violating their First Amendment rights by denying permits for protests during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August. The group Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, supported by the ACLU of Illinois, claims that Chicago's permit denials infringe on their right to assemble and express their opinions. The lawsuit comes as activists argue that the city is unprepared to handle the expected surge of protesters during the convention.

May 02, 2024
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