Dallas police deploy riot units during Republican convention protests

Dallas police deployed riot units to the American Airlines Center on Thursday to manage protests occurring during the Republican Midterm Convention. Demonstrators, including groups identified as being led by the Communist Party USA, organized a rally at Pike Park with the intention of marching toward the convention site to oppose the Republican agenda and President Donald Trump.

Reports from the scene described tensions between protesters and counter-protesters, including clashes between socialist activists and Christian groups. Police established lines to block demonstrators from advancing into secured areas around the convention. Some participants were reportedly arrested following altercations, and officers worked to clear streets that had been blocked by the marchers.