More than a dozen people were arrested after protesters set up tents outside the CPS (Chicago Public Schools’) Loop headquarters on Monday to protest the police officers’ stationing in schools.
Police officials said they gave several warnings to protesters that the tents outside 42 W. Madison St. were blocking the streets. Those arrested were charged with “illegally obstructing the roadway,” sources revealed.
Officers at the protest were ensuring the rights of peaceful protesters were safely facilitated. However, about 60 protesters set up tents in the street, illegally obstructing the roadway. Officers issued 3 warnings to leave the street. 13 individuals remained. https://t.co/PhYH7arxiE
— Chicago Police Communications & News Affairs (@CPD_Media) August 25, 2020
For the uninitiated, the protest was the activists’ latest call for removing Chicago police officers in Chicago public schools.
It came days before the Chicago Board of Education is to consider a resolution that could phase out the use of officers.
Monday’s protest was organized by the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, STOP Chicago, KINETIC Youth – Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Assata’s Daughters, FYSH Youth – HANA Center, Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Enlace Chicago.
