Thousands Across Nation Turn Out For Lockdown Protests
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters have taken to the streets for an end to coronavirus stay-at-home orders.
Huntington Beach lockdown protest was HUGE on Friday. pic.twitter.com/pdoYmJchS2
— Amanda (@AmandaPresto) May 2, 2020
Great turnout! pic.twitter.com/Q5WsY5DUrK
— Justin Hart (@justin_hart) May 1, 2020
4/ we stayed on public property and marched across Union street. Here’s a look at the crowd as they passed me. pic.twitter.com/YhJq6W0cfw
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— Justin Hart (@justin_hart) May 2, 2020
Well over a month into coronavirus shutdown mode, unrest bubbled to the surface in states across the nation on Friday. From New York to California, thousands gathered in protest, demanding an end to draconian lockdown measures.
An estimated 500-plus protesters gathered in Huntington Beach, California on Friday, rejecting Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus measures, including his order to close all public beaches in Orange County.
“The city itself has also made it clear it will be fighting back against the governor’s order,” The Wrap reported Friday. “During an emergency meeting late on Thursday, the Huntington Beach City Council voted to seek an injunction against Newsom’s order.” More
Re-Open Illinois Protest Rally #reopenillinois #COVID #Chicago pic.twitter.com/JYjSu7Occy
— Chicago MAGA Meetup (@MAGAMU312) May 1, 2020
Hundreds protesting the stay-at-home order and calling on Illinois to reopen pic.twitter.com/rxfl5l7n4i
— Gabrielle Franklin (@GabAFranklin) May 1, 2020
This is happening right now in Commack Long Island NY. people protest against the order to stay at home. pic.twitter.com/C2c1yVEVzh
— alvarez (@julioalvarez70) May 1, 2020
An enormous protest has formed in Commack – hundreds of people demanding the NY economy open immediately. So many people without masks, many ignoring social distancing guidelines. pic.twitter.com/ftkkMiJ9il
— Kevin Vesey (@KevinVesey) May 1, 2020
Pretty good turnout in Mineola today to #ReopenNY . Lots of freedom loving people who just don’t want to lose their freedoms. God bless us all. pic.twitter.com/1BAjqQ1zJD
— Adam G (@AdamG582) May 1, 2020
Albany NY Reopen protest now.. pic.twitter.com/ms9SeR6Hou
— TheNYPatriot (@TheNYPatriot) May 1, 2020
Gridlock in downtown #ROC as over a hundred cars show up to peaceful protest. 🇺🇸 #freedom#CaravanToCuomo #RestartNY#RestartROC#OpenNYS pic.twitter.com/1kUil9liRI
— worlddomination (@worlddo17858792) May 1, 2020
#OPENUPNY#CaravanToCuomo pic.twitter.com/SQ0SEUcI4y
— Shannon Joy (@ShannonJoyRadio) May 1, 2020
Just got back from #ReStartROC 💕 pic.twitter.com/JUxBTwLVKY
— Happy Camper (@HappyBigGrin) May 1, 2020
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