[108] A second "ReOpen NC" protest of about 300 people was held on April 21—a day on which the state's coronavirus death toll increased by 34 to a total of 213. Protests related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Ned Lamont's coronavirus stay-at-home orders, business closures", "Group gathers to protest Gov. "[191] Stephen Moore, a right-wing member of his economic council, was criticised for comparing the protesters to Rosa Parks. [38][39], On April 15, 2020, an estimated 3,000 people took part in a protest they called "Operation Gridlock" in the area surrounding the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Map of protests across the United States. Map of protests across the United States. Protests are a regular feature of democratic society, but they can occasionally cross over from non-violent demonstrations into civil unrest. [92], Approximately 60 anti-lockdown protesters marched near the Alabama State Capitol at "Reopen Alabama" rally in Montgomery on April 21. The Capital. Part of the 2020–21 U.S. election protests, it was carried out by a mob of supporters of Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. president, in a failed attempt to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. An article from Caroline Harris of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce explains that Biden’s corporate tax increase “would cause the United States to drop from 21st to 30th on overall competitiveness, a position even lower than before tax reform, and to fall to 33rd on corporate taxes.” Surely, during an economic downturn, this is a poor direction to be heading in. ", "The anti-quarantine protests seem spontaneous. The United States is at heightened risk of political violence and instability going into the 2020 general election. Democratic mayors oversaw 64 of the 100 largest cities at the beginning of 2021. "[99] ReOpen Maryland protested in Annapolis without cars on Friday, May 15,[100] and again on Saturday, May 30. [34] Metropolitan Detroit had been pronounced a "hot spot". [42] Police described the protesters as respectful, with most trying to maintain social distancing; no arrests were made. A memo from the FBI to law enforcement agencies across the United States is warning of possible armed protests at all 50 state Capitols starting Jan. 16, several outlets are reporting Monday. Press tab key to navigate to each state. [45] Some protesters lived in more rural areas of Michigan that had not seen as many coronavirus cases as the cities of Detroit or Flint. The 2020–21 United States election protests are an ongoing series of protests across multiple cities in the United States following the 2020 United States presidential election between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger former Vice President Joe Biden.The election was held on November 3, 2020. 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TRENTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Security is being ramped up across our area and around the nation after an FBI bulletin obtained by ABC News warned that armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitals and at the US Capitol between now and Inauguration Day. After her antibody test came back negative but her COVID-19 test result was positive,[110] she was given a quarantine order. ... United States. [49][50] Governor Whitmer extended the state of emergency regardless. An internal FBI bulletin says armed protests are planning in all 50 states and Washington DC between now and Inauguration Day. 2020 – 2020–2021 United States election protests begin on November 5. [66], The following weekend, protests began on April 17, with dozens protesting outside the east side of the Statehouse. [93], Anti-lockdown protesters marched from the Governor's Mansion to the Old Capitol Building in Tallahassee to demand that the state allow businesses to go back to work. "[199], Rallies against restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic. After attorneys obtained an injunction to prevent the reopening, the crowd became a protest. [109] A leader of the ReOpen NC group revealed in a Facebook post that she tested positive for COVID-19. What cities and towns have protested police violence against Black people? [10], One of the first protests was in Michigan on April 15, 2020. [136] Hundreds gathered and 32 were arrested in Sacramento. One militia leader told a reporter, "Re-open my state or we will re-open it ourselves. BBC News. [105][106] Attendance was described as "hundreds of people"[106] or "nearly a hundred Marylanders, most without masks". This map is updated regularly by a third party, and displays many events happening in the Country in relation to the protests and riots. [104], In late June, the chair and co-founder of ReOpen Maryland said that he had tested positive for coronavirus but he would not help with contact tracing efforts..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:linear-gradient(transparent,transparent),url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}Hutzell, Rick (June 26, 2020). [11], The Trump campaign declined to answer whether it was directly involved with organizing the protest in Michigan, but key protest organizers who did identify themselves were Meshawn Maddock, the wife of Republican state representative Matt Maddock and a member of the national advisory board for Women for Trump, and Marian Sheridan, who serves as a vice chair on the Michigan Republican Party. [197], North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper responded to the first protest in his state, saying, "Some people want to completely obliterate these restrictions. 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This flu map shows the xx week flu status by state. [91], According to the VTDigger, 7 to 10 anti-lockdown protesters gathered in Montpelier on April 20. Despite Facebook apparently acting on its own volition, Donald Trump, Jr. claimed Facebook was "colluding with state governments to quash free speech". 2020 – New York City FTP protests, January 31, Anti-Transit Police and MTA protest resulting in hundreds of arrests over the three separate days of demonstration. [171] 200 people gathered outside City Hall in Redmond. [156], On November 30, hundreds, including former UFC champion Tito Ortiz, gathered at a pier in Huntington Beach for a "curfew breaker" protest against COVID-19 restrictions. [46], On April 30, a second protest occurred when hundreds of protesters, many carrying firearms, gathered at the Michigan Capitol. A spokesman for the Michigan Conservative Coalition encouraged groups in other states to copy the Operation Gridlock wording and templates. tweets, saying, "The president's statements this morning encourage illegal and dangerous acts. [13][181] The Olympia event was attended by more than two thousand people. [70] The Bexley City Council briefly considered a local ordinance banning protests outside Acton's home, but ultimately decided against the measure. Retrieved June 30, 2020. He said that got coronavirus "because Satan demmed to get it. [154], On July 15, a grocery store employee in Los Angeles used pepper spray against a customer who allegedly assaulted a woman after being asked to wear a mask. 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Civil rights protests are most common in central states such as Colorado and Minnesota, while racial injustice tops the list in southern states such as Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee. [88] The protest was organized by three groups, "Re-open Pennsylvania", "End the Lockdown Pennsylvania" and "Pennsylvania Against Excessive Quarantine" led in part by an Ohio-based Second Amendment rights activist named Chris Dorr. Sundgaard was subsequently fired for "ethics violations. "[188][189][190] Trump has continued to defend the protesters by saying; "They seem very responsible to me" and "These are people expressing their views. "[119][120] The protesters primarily opposed Democratic mayor Ethan Berkowitz for being too slow in ending the lockdown. [187] The next day he reacted to the protests against social restrictions by encouraging the protests, tweeting "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!" The demonstration snowballed into countrywide protests against the government. Clashes between pro-Trump supporters and counter protestors occurred on multiple nights, including November 14 and December 12. The Washington Post video journalist Whitney Leaming was detained alongside a colleague while documenting riots in Washington, D.C., on Jan. …. [72], On May 8, Wisconsin DHS reported that over 72 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 had recently attended a "large event. 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Protests Map Shows Where Curfews And The National Guard Are Active Minnesota Gov. [172][173] The "Re-Open Oregon" rally was held on May 1 and 2. The event was described as a "nonpolitical peaceful protest to fully reopen California." [36] On March 24 a statewide stay-at-home order was issued which limited non-essential travel and ordered all non-essential business services and operations to close. " He said later that he and his family contracted COVID-19 and that he suffered from pneumonia because of it, but he still does not believe that the state needs to be shut down. [158], A Facebook event was created for a gathering called "Operation Gridlock Denver" for April 19, with more than 550 people stating they were going to the event. As our map showing the history of civil unrest makes clear, excessive force from police against black citizens is nothing new. [155], On July 28, about five dozen hairstylists gathered in front of San Diego City Hall to protest county rules prohibiting salons from providing services indoors. More than 100 cities across America have seen protests over the past several days. Governors in at least 15 states have called up the National Guard, and dozens of … Seven incumbents were Republican, one was independent, and one was nonpartisan. Because he wanted to quiet my work. How will US make more COVID vaccine shots available by May 1? [51], On May 14, more armed protesters, organized by the group Michigan United for Liberty, gathered outside the Michigan State Capitol. 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Harris compares Maryland to N. Korea, delegate sues Hogan as opponents protest coronavirus restrictions", "ReOpen Maryland protesters demand full opening of state", "Floyd protests heat up, Reopen Maryland protests cool down", "County Councilman takes part in 'Reopen Baltimore County' rally", "Reopen Howard County rally in Ellicott City", "Protesters at Annapolis Reopen Rally Demand 'No More Fear and 'Kids Over Politics, "Protesters rally for NC to reopen. … Defend the Constitution!" [180], The Kitsap County Republican Party coordinated an event "Hazardous Liberty! [15] Still others insisted the lockdowns were a violation of their constitutional rights. One woman arrested for violating governor's order", "Second ReOpen NC protest again calls on Gov. [196], When asked if there is a fundamental right to go to work, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo encouraged protesters to get an essential job. [179] The day before the protest, according to a police affidavit, Mayor Erin Mendenhall was threatened by a man who stated, "The mayor needs to open up the city. [55], A peaceful demonstration of prayers organized by the religious non-profit Transformation Michigan was performed on the Capitol lawn on May 28. The Best Looks From NYFW Fall-Winter 2021. "[108], On April 16, Pew Research polls indicated that 32% of Americans worried state governments would take too long to re-allow public activities, while 66% feared the state restrictions would be lifted too quickly. [71], Several thousand people gathered at the state capitol in Madison on April 24 to protest the state's "Safer at Home" rules requiring social distancing and the closure of nonessential businesses. [57][58], On April 19, Sven Sundgaard, a meteorologist at NBC affiliate KARE11, reposted a quote from a Rabbi Michael Latz accusing the right wing protesters of being "white nationalist Nazi sympathizer gun fetishist miscreants" on his personal Facebook page. In the United States, protests following the death of George Floyd have lasted for nearly two weeks. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2021 WABC-TV. [111], In North Carolina some anti-lockdown protesters were known to be carrying massive amounts of weapons including an AT-4 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher. [68][67], On May 2, a small group of anti-lockdown protesters in Bexley patrolled the streets outside the private residence of Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton. Ultimately, the protests forced the usually unrelenting Erdogan to pull the redevelopment plan. [23][24], Historians have noted that the protests are similar to those who grew tired of restrictions from the 1918 pandemic. [117], On May 23, a few dozen protesters gathered outside the Texas State Capitol in Austin for a "Texas Freedom Rally" sponsored by the Texas Freedom Coalition. [157], On January 24, 2021, a church group protested San Diego County's purple tier restrictions at a "Let Us Worship" event in El Cajon. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus restrictions", "Coronavirus lockdown protest: What's behind the US demonstrations? [142] An MSNBC reporter was attacked mid-broadcast by a protester who got in his personal space and yelled at him to "take off that damn mask. If she doesn't, she'll be forcibly removed from office. [135], On May 1, a series of simultaneous protests all over California were planned for Friday but only three attracted large crowds. They could also be heard inside the capitol building. [41] The protest caused delays during a shift-change at Sparrow Hospital. source On live map. [69] Photographs from the protests on April 18 indicated that not all protesters had been honoring those guidelines;[69] however, many of them stayed in cars. Preliminary data show nearly 3,200 po… [102], Reopen Baltimore County held a rally in the county seat of Towson on Friday, May 22. Supporters made laps up and down the street in vehicles with MAGA flags, while medical workers tried to convince them to disperse. [60], On May 23, more than 200 attended what was supposed to be the reopening of a tavern in Albany. The Press Freedom Tracker documents cases across the country, … News about anti-racism protests in Canada and around the world. [103] Reopen Howard County held a rally at the Howard County courthouse in the county seat of Ellicott City on Tuesday, May 26. January 6, 2021. The rally was organized by the Freedom Angels, a group best known for its opposition to mandatory vaccination. Beginning in mid-April 2020, there were protests in several U.S. states against government-imposed lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. A sign reading "sic semper tyrannis" was attached to the hanging doll. Many others displayed pro-Trump banners, signs, and MAGA hats. West Virginia. ACLED’s US Pilot Project collected data on thousands of political violence and protest events across the country from July-September 2019, including mass shootings and extremist violence, excessive force by police, non-state militia activity, mob attacks, hate crimes, and mass demonstrations 2.
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