Sign of the times: Rahm Emanuel spotted taking 'extra steps' to keep protesters away

Protests against Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have been on the rise as more details arise about his office’s response to the shooting of Laquan McDonald.

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— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) January 7, 2016

Emanuel’s staff is taking some extra steps to keep protesters away from places the mayor is visiting:

Another #Rahm event with extra steps to prevent possible protestors pic.twitter.com/CXS4Cqnfa3

— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) January 7, 2016

Does that mean Al Sharpton isn’t welcome?

New motto has a nice ring to it. "Chicago: Invited Guests Only" https://t.co/1pA9KUhbQg

— Sec. Lord Voldemort (@Voldemort4Mayor) January 7, 2016

@MaryAnnAhernNBC @natashakorecki – Hmmm. A private public event. Its so Chicago.

— Ron Kobeluch (@rkobe) January 7, 2016

@MaryAnnAhernNBC a real man of the people… #RecallRahm

— B Yo (@BDY60614) January 7, 2016