Protesters gather in Milwaukee to demonstrate against RNC: 'Lock him up!'
Protests against the RNC
Protesters have started to gather at the Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention rally at Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ahead of the RNC's events kicking off on Monday afternoon, people have begun demonstrating against the GOP. Dozens of signs were seen at protests in the city, including those calling former President Trump and Republicans "racist," and some that called to end support for Israel.
"Ban bombs not books," another sign read.
For months ahead of the RNC, Republicans had fought with law enforcement and Secret Service leaders about the security for the event. The GOP and former President Trump's campaign argued that the protesters were going to pose a security concern if they were allowed to be too close to the RNC site.
Protesters claimed it was a First Amendment violation to prevent them from being within sight and earshot of the RNC.
After the attempted assassination of Trump on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, the conflict over security was spotlighted again as concerns for safety were elevated.
However, Secret Service said it was confident in its plan for the event, adding that there aren't plans for additional security aside from what was already being provided for.
Posted by Julia Johnson
