Dozens of people were arrested during protests against the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. The protesters were demonstrating against U.S. support for the Israeli offensive in Gaza. The protest turned violent when some protesters confronted the police, leading to arrests and clashes. The protesters had gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago before marching through the streets. Chicago police reportedly “kettled” the protesters, blocking them from leaving the area and dispersing them. The protest was organized by a group called Behind Enemy Lines, under the slogan “Make it great like ’68,” alluding to previous protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Despite not having a permit to demonstrate, the group led the protest against the convention. Other groups are scheduled to protest closer to the convention in the coming days. The protests on Monday were mostly peaceful, with a small group causing disturbances by dismantling sections of a perimeter fence and entering restricted areas. The larger protest on Tuesday resulted in more arrests, including some journalists. The police denied using unethical practices, stating that they had tried to de-escalate the situation. Overall, the protests against the Democratic National Convention in Chicago were marked by tension and clashes between protesters and the police.
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