CHICAGO (CBS) — Demonstrators who had planned to march on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday to protest police brutality said they were robbed of a chance to have their voices heard.
“You owe us an apology,” said Rabbi Michael Ben Yosef. “We did this the right way.”
READ MORE: Bar And Restaurant Owners Fight For Late Night Hours While Trying To Stay In Business Amid COVID-19 PandemicOrganizers said they came to protest peacefully, but were met with armed police. They said they followed all the necessary protocols, and at the last minute were still denied the opportunity to march on the Dan Ryan.
READ MORE: Investigation Launched At Calumet City School Due To Controversial Black History Month AssignementInstead, they said police steered them to the side streets, where they unknowingly clashed with another group of protesters.
The city said the group had fewer than the 2,000 protesters required for a march on the Dan Ryan.
MORE NEWS: Oak Lawn Police Warn Of Thieves Posing As Utility WorkersRabbi Ben Yosef said he plans to make another attempt to march on the Dan Ryan at a later date.
