ADL: Extremists Are Using Anti-Lockdown Protests To Spread Hate

The Anti-Defamation League says white supremacist groups are infiltrating local rallies and developing new networks.

Chicago protest against Stay-At-Home Order
Protesters took to the streets in Chicago (pictured) and Springfield May 1 against Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home orders. WBEZ
Chicago protest against Stay-At-Home Order
Protesters took to the streets in Chicago (pictured) and Springfield May 1 against Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home orders. WBEZ

ADL: Extremists Are Using Anti-Lockdown Protests To Spread Hate

The Anti-Defamation League says white supremacist groups are infiltrating local rallies and developing new networks.

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White supremacists have been showing up to anti-lockdown protests over the last few weeks — including those in Chicago and Springfield, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

Reset takes a closer look at why hate groups are participating in local protests and how elected officials are responding.

GUEST: David Goldenberg, Midwest regional director of the Anti-Defamation League