Federal judge sides with officials on Democratic convention protest route

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A federal Chicago judge sided with officials in a case dealing with planned protests outside the Democratic National Convention.

The dispute deals with the planned route of protesters, who must obtain a permit for their protest march. The Secret Service and Chicago police objected to the proposed route, arguing that it could create a “crush zone” against security barriers.

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