Class Action Filed Over O'Hare Protest Blockade

A class action lawsuit has been filed against anti-Israel activists who conducted a blockade at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on April 15, causing significant traffic disruption and stranding numerous travelers. The lawsuit, represented by the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute, claims that protestors, linked by PVC pipes, 'falsely imprisoned' innocent passengers, resulting in missed flights and important commitments. This protest was part of a larger coordinated effort called 'A15 Action,' aimed at creating economic disruption in support of Palestinian liberation following the Hamas attack on October 7. The complaint accuses the defendants of collaborating with terrorist organizations for propaganda purposes, while also highlighting that the First Amendment does not protect their alleged criminal actions. Travel disruptions from similar protests have occurred at major airports across the country, prompting questions about the legality of such blockades. The lawsuit seeks damages for affected travelers along with an injunction to prevent future protests from causing similar chaos.