Already, the move has further divided Congress, including some within the Republican party, "We are mobilizing nonviolent rapid-response events to stand up against Trump's #FakeNationalEmergency to defend our democracy and immigrant, Muslim, black, and brown communities from Trump’s dangerous national emergency power grab," MoveOn.org lists on its website for the nationwide events, many planned around noon local time.
She grew up in Northern California and is an alumna of Chico State.
Marchers have also moved to the area of Arden Way and Fulton Avenue to protest the death of George Floyd. It's a move that is almost guaranteed to draw the White House into a lengthy legal battle over the president's ability to use his executive powers for that purpose.
"The extent of the damages isn't known at this time, the sheriff's office said. A small fire was lit in the street.Some protesters were kneeling down on one knee and chanting, “I can’t breathe!" (May 30, 2020) What appears to be several hundred if not 1,000 or more protesters have gathered outside the State House in Sacramento as part of a series of "Reopen California" protests happening today. Since the DNC has gone virtual, we will now be marching IN PHILADELPHIA on BIDEN'S HEADQUARTERS! And in Minneapolis, the governor has called in the National Guard after a Target store was looted. No reported injuriesSacramento Regional Transit is rerouting several bus routes in response to the ongoing protest. In a viral cell phone video of the incident, an officer is seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck while he repeatedly says “I can’t breathe.” The Sacramento protest is at least the second in the region this week. One took place on Friday, just hours after Trump signed the order.
Protests in Los Angeles and Minneapolis have escalated to violence. Molly Sullivan covers crime, breaking news and police accountability for The Bee. SACRAMENTO, Calif — Editor's note: This article will be continually updated throughout the day with the latest news about protests happening in Sacramento and surrounding areas. Police fired what appeared to be rubber bullets, ABC10 reporter Kevin John, who was near the jail said.Officers from multiple agencies were protecting the jail, John said. In L.A., protesters damaged at least two CHP patrol vehicles while trying to block lanes of Highway 101. According to various media outlets, the protestors marched along K Street before heading to Old Sacramento and crossing the Tower Bridge into West Sacramento before turning around and heading back to the Capitol.According to a public information officer with the California High Patrol [CHP], asmall group of protesters walked onto I-5 at about 1:45 p.m. During that time, the freeway was briefly closed for about 20 minutes, but has since reopened. State Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, said people “should be able to petition their government,” but discouraged public protests that can pose a significant public health risk. Protests began Saturday morning at the state Capitol, with demonstrations also taking place in Arden Arcade and outside the Sacramento Jail. (May 30, 2020)Protesters gather outside Sacramento County Jail. "Many businesses in downtown Sacramento and DOCO were damaged Saturday night. Live Updates | Protesters shut down I-5 in downtown Sacramento Organized by Black Lives Matter Sacramento, a local protest is planned for 6 p.m. in Oak Park Market at 3300 12th Ave. “Occupy space with us Friday evening!,” the group said on Facebook. Sacramento police told ABC10 that an 18-year-old man was wounded outside the Sacramento Jail with a head injury Saturday night. Members of the Sacramento community will gather Friday evening to protest the death of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis Monday after being detained by police.
The fire does not appear to be threatening any structures but has grown to 200 acres.To support vital, local reporting like the coronavirus coverage, please sign up for a digital subscription to sacbee.comReal-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Target announced plans to close some of its stores after one of its shops in St. Paul was vandalized during a protest over the death of George Floyd. © 2020 KXTV-TV. (May 30, 2020)Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Crowds gathered on Saturday to protest the killing of George Floyd.Protestors spray paint graffiti on Capitol buildings during Saturday's protest.Sacramento protesters began gathering in Arden Arcade Saturday evening.Protesters gather in the Arden Arcade neighborhood of Sacramento.Grafitti at Sacramento's Downtown Commons from George Floyd protests, (May 30, 2020) Protesters vandalized and damaged the outside jail. All Rights Reserved.