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Ceasefire Protesters Disrupt California Democratic Party Convention

Ceasefire Protesters Disrupt California Democratic Party Convention
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators enter the convention hall during the afternoon session of the 2023 California Democratic Party November State Endorsing Convention at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 18, 2023. Lezlie Sterling/The Sacramento Bee via AP
Jill McLaughlin
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About 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the California Democratic Party Convention on Nov. 18 in Sacramento, causing leaders to temporarily lock down the building.

Security guards locked entrances to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center shortly after voting ended for party endorsements, the party said on social media.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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