The groups want to hold their demonstrations close to the United Center, but have instead been told they are restricted a location more than 3.5 miles away.
Craig WallThey want a judge to strike down a law to allow them to be closer to the United CenterGroups that want to protest outside the Democratic National Convention are taking the city to federal court over the recent ordinance that restricts where demonstrators can gather.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
A coalition of groups fighting that have now filed for a preliminary injunction, asking a federal judge to grant them better access.Chicago police, Secret Service canvass homeowners, businesses about security plans ahead of DNC The groups want to hold their demonstrations close to the United Center, where the convention will be held, but have instead been told they are restricted to the stretch of Columbus Drive from Roosevelt to Jackson. That location is more than 3.5 miles away.
Law professor Richard Kling, who took part in demonstrations during the 1968 convention, says the First Amendment doesn't guarantee people proximity to any location for their demonstrations.
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