THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION (RNC) - Jul. 15-18th

ACLU | June 19, 2024

What you should know in order to keep you and family safe during the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

BASIC INFORMATION

When: Monday, July 15 - Thursday, July 18

Where: 90 block security Zone - Fiserv Forum area

North: Cherry Street; West: 9th St; South: Clybourn Street; and, East: Water Street.

Concealed Carry Implications; Most firearms will be allowed within the security footprint because state law prevents the City from banning them. Given Wisconsin's gun laws, we must assume folks may be armed.

SPECIALIZED INFORMATION

(1) Significant increase in outside law enforcement presence

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(2) According to MPD, law enforcement officers from outside jurisdictions will not be required to wear body cameras unless their department already uses body cameras and has a department policy on body camera usage.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

(1) Surveillance precautions

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(2) Know Your Rights when protesting & interaction with law enforcement (www.aclu-wi.org/kyr)

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PRACTICAL TIPS TO BE PREPARED

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