To prevent disorder during protests, authorities may choose to delay official permissions for gatherings, such as preventing groups from using public spaces. This strategy aims to manage potential unrest by controlling the venues and conditions under which protests occur.
When Chicago hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1968, it descended into riots in the street and chaos on the floor. Historian Rick Perlstein talks about whether 2024 risks a repeat.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andi Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Photo credit: Bettman / Getty Images.
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