80 pro-Palestinian protesters have charges dropped after Art Institute encampment arrests

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Local leaders worry dropping charges sends wrong message, with DNC 1 month away

The Art Institute of Chicago is no longer pursuing charges against 68 people arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in the museum's garden area.Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors walked free Tuesday, after having their charges dropped following their arrests in May.

Sun is one of the 80 protesters whose charges were dropped after being arrested for criminal trespassing when creating an encampment at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hopkins said he's working with the Secret Service and Chicago police to prepare for the Democratic National Convention, where many protests are expected.

 

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