Crowd-For-Hire Firm Calls Minneapolis Protests "Illegal"

The CEO of a company that provides paid protesters has publicly refused to organize demonstrations in Minneapolis. Crowds on Demand, a "crowd-for-hire" service, rejected requests related to recent protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). CEO Adam Swart stated his company will not support actions that involve blocking roadways or obstructing federal buildings. He labeled such tactics as "illegal chaos." This follows protests sparked by the police shooting of a man during an attempted ICE arrest. Swart's comments highlight the unusual ethics of the protest-for-hire industry. While his firm supplies actors for rallies and events, it draws a line at activities it considers unlawful. The stance reveals a business calculation within a controversial sector.