Pro-Palestinian protesters face off with police at Art Institute in downtown Chicago

CHICAGO -- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have moved beyond college campuses, setting their sights on one of downtown Chicago's most well-known landmarks -- the Art Institute. On a busy Saturday downtown along Michigan Avenue, protesters came face-to-face with police. Temporary barricades were set up along Michigan Avenue. Chicago Police said at 5 p.m. they had given five dispersal orders. They say the first call came in for the protests around noon.

The encampment appeared to be student-led, with students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College. Some social media videos show a physical confrontation between protesters and police. 'These students, I want to support them because they're doing what's right, and they're taking a risk on their safety, their futures,' said Dan Bailey. 'I have a hope for young people. They are our future.

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Pro-Palestinian protest held at the Art Institute of ChicagoA small encampment was set up Saturday inside the gardens of the Art Institute of Chicago. Police officers could be seen moving in to dismantle it, and some protesters could be seen being arrested.
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