On February 16, a protest was held in front of the local police headquarters in Brescia, organized by Il Magazzino 47, the Association Rights for All, and the Student Collective Onda Studentesca. The demonstration was a reaction to recent directives issued by the police chief, which targeted activists from the Brescia antagonistic scene, specifically related to oral warnings given after recent demonstrations in the city. The radical left described these measures as 'harassment' aimed at restricting civil rights.

Adding weight to the protest, two local council members, Francesco Catalano from 'Al lavoro con Brescia' and Valentina Gastaldi from 'Brescia Attiva', expressed solidarity with the activists. Their statements, made on official municipal letterhead, aligned with the arguments made by the demonstrators against the police chief, showcasing a united front in opposition to the perceived overreach of the police in managing public demonstrations. This support highlights the growing concern among local politicians about civil liberties and the right to assembly in the context of increased policing.

The implications of this situation extend beyond the immediate protests, suggesting a potential shift in local political dynamics and community engagement with issues of civil rights. The presence of local political figures at the rally indicates that the issue resonates deeply within the community and signifies an ongoing struggle over the balance between public order and the rights of citizens to organize and protest. This unfolding situation will likely continue to develop as tensions between the police and activist groups persist in Brescia and potentially set precedents for similar conflicts elsewhere in Italy.