Dozens of people, including journalists and university students, faced court in Istanbul for participating in banned protests against the jailing of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. His imprisonment has sparked nationwide demonstrations, with many viewing it as politically motivated. A total of 189 defendants are charged with disobeying police orders and participating in protests, while some face additional charges of carrying arms. The court separated the cases of journalists from the main trial. Families have been advocating for the release of their detained children, highlighting the violation of their rights.