Protesters Shut Down Apple Store in Chicago at Pro-Palestinian Demonstration

Apple Store closed in Chicago amid pro-Palestinian protest

Protesters entered the Apple Lincoln Park store in Chicago today, chanting “Free, free Palestine” inside in a demonstration against the tech company. A protester distributed flyers reading “Stop Exploiting DR Congo”, while a larger crowd occupied the street outside, shutting down traffic along North Avenue in front of a store entrance

The store soon closed early for the day, with customers turned away at the door as a large police presence remained both inside and around the building

Store personnel as well as Apple’s website both stated the store will reopen tomorrow (Sunday) morning