Chicago Faces Criticism Over Unequal Treatment of Protest Permits for DNC

Pro-Israel group awaits permit decision as pro-Palestinian march gains approval near Democratic National Convention.

The Israeli American Council's permit requests for a solidarity march at the DNC remain unanswered by Chicago officials.
Pro-Palestinian activists have received approval for a large demonstration near the convention venue.
The IAC's initial request for a stationary protest near the United Center was denied due to 'public safety issues.'
Chicago offered the IAC an alternative location for their protest, which the group deemed too distant from the convention.
Legal challenges and accusations of bias have emerged over the city's handling of protest permits.