In photos: Protesters rally during the DNC
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Protesters near Park 578, which was the closest the route brought them "within sight and sound" of the United Center. After this photo was taken, some marchers pushed over a security fence but did not break through the security perimeter around UC. Photo: Carrie Shepherd/Axios
The Coalition to March on the DNC had a smaller turnout than expected for Monday's demonstration, but it still attracted thousands to Union Park.
The latest: During his DNC address, President Biden acknowledged the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted in Chicago and across the U.S. since the Gaza war began following Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
- "Those protesters out in the street, they have a point," Biden said. "A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides."
The big picture: A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a silent protest during Biden's DNC speech.
- The demonstration in the park included speeches in Union Park, and a march toward the United Center and back was mostly peaceful.
Yes, but: During the march near Park No. 578, a few protesters broke through one of the fences acting as a security barrier, but another layer of fencing prevented anyone from getting closer to the United Center.
- Toward the end of the march, organizers and the police disagreed over where the route was supposed to end, with organizers wanting to travel farther than police would allow.
Here are photos from the protests inside and outside the DNC:
Go deeper: Photos from the first night of the DNC
Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos, details of the protest inside the United Center and an excerpt from President Biden's speech.