Over 500 Protesters March on GOP Debate
Hundreds of protesters used the Republican Debate as an opportunity to bring attention to their causes. Protesters for higher minimum wage have been bringing attention to their cause since Tuesday morning.
Protestors beginning to arrive at the Milwaukee Theatre. #MKEDebate2015 pic.twitter.com/nLe1TPC1mP
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) November 11, 2015
Voces de la Frontera partnered with a number of organizations for a 'Stop the Hate' march.
The response of protestor's to tonight's #MKEDebate2015 pic.twitter.com/sfxTGfeXOj
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) November 10, 2015
At one point MPD officers had to use fire extinguishers to put out a burning American flag.
MPD officers use fire extinguisher on burning flag at 4th & Kilbourn. Reports of teargas deployment are false.
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) November 11, 2015
The loudest group of protesters gathered behind the Coalition for Justice and the Hamilton family as they took to the streets to protest Tuesday's federal decision to not press criminal civil chargers against former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.
Police prevented protesters from getting too close to the Milwaukee Theatre.
Police preventing protesters from reaching Milwaukee Theatre at 4th & Kilbourn. #mkedebate2015 pic.twitter.com/Pm6tdY7wwS
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) November 11, 2015