Several protests are planned throughout this week in Chicago as political leaders descend on the city for the Democratic National Convention, setting the stage for potential traffic disruptions and large crowds.
He told journalists on Sunday their grassroots fundraising efforts will bring protesters from across the country to Chicago for the DNC.
The 264 protest groups that have said will participate are primarily focused on Palestinian rights, ending the war in Gaza and reducing U.S. aid to Israel. Others represent a patchwork of left-leaning causes: climate activists, socialists, anti-racist organizations, queer and trans rights groups.