National Lawyers Guild has plan to assist anyone arrested during DNC protests
CHICAGO -- The countdown continues to the Democratic National Convention , and protests are expecting some 25,000 people to come take to the streets and exercise their First Amendment rights.On Wednesday, a plan was unveiled for those who are potentially arrested during those demonstrations. Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody under those circumstances—and many will be wearing green hats to witness what happens in real time.
'Observing police activity, getting people's information if they're arrested so that we can have our members meet with people in police custody and make sure that their rights are being protected,' said McLoughlin.Chicago Police have been training for months to respond to demonstrations at the convention.'The Chicago Police Department is out there to protect your rights, your First Amendment rights. You have your voices heard,' police Supt.
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