Amid Security Concerns, Chicago Prepares for Democratic Party Convention | News

More than 50,000 activists are expected to arrive in the American city of Chicago starting tomorrow, Monday, until next Thursday, to attend the activities of the Democratic National Convention and celebrate…Kamala Harris As an official candidate forDemocratic Party In the presidential elections scheduled for next November.

The 26th edition of the conference is expected to witness unprecedented security measures in the third largest city in the United States, despite its habit of hosting major political events.

The FBI, the Secret Service's elite unit and local police spent a full year preparing the massive security system that will secure the huge sports center that will host the event, which will be attended by the most prominent figures in the Democratic Party, led by the President. Joe Bidenin addition to many Hollywood stars.

The event will be secured by around 2,500 local police officers, supported by hundreds of officers brought in from outside the state. The security establishment also takes into account the risk of more widespread violence, particularly related to the organisation of spontaneous or planned demonstrations.

Activists have previously announced that they will organize several demonstrations to protest the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, with the support of the Biden administration.

The “Dump Biden” campaign, which calls for punishing the Democratic president at the ballot box for his support for Israel, warned that it would hold its “own conference” in Chicago on Sunday and Monday, promising to take action “against the Biden-Harris administration in response to its failure to protect innocent Palestinians.”

Local organizations are also planning to hold rallies that could draw up to 25,000 people, according to local media. In anticipation of any unrest that could lead to mass arrests, dozens of judges have been asked to set up a temporary court to be ready for any emergency.

The Democratic leadership announced that it is in contact with pro-Palestinian organizations to avoid potential confrontations. The Chicago City Council also confirmed that it will ensure that demonstrations are held in locations adjacent to the sports center where the conference is being held, to facilitate how to deal with them.