The state has recorded the seventh highest number of Covid-19 cases, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, and Wayne county, which holds the city of Detroit, has seen some of the Whitmer has instituted strict emergency orders in an attempt to control the virus’s spread, and while that has led to protests that received national attention, But the protest was largely calm. Some demonstrators wore masks, but few followed social distancing guidelines. Most organizers of local events have asked participants to maintain social distancing as much as possible, and to wear masks and bring signs.Here is a list of upcoming Michigan demonstrations. He told reporters that the idea that militia members were there to intimidate was wrong and characterized his group as peacekeepers and “law-abiding citizens”.Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders have so far survived legal challenges in federal court. You can find results for races below. People protest against Michigan Gov.

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office and Clio Area Fire Department also were on hand for traffic control.“I think it’s only right that I do my part and I come out here and I say something, because if you sit in silence and you just let it happen, it will continue to happen," she said. Police quickly broke up the fight and no one was arrested or hurt, the Michigan state police said in aThe state senate and house also cancelled their Thursday morning sessions.Many of the demonstrators also questioned the constitutionality of the governor’s orders.“What’s worse – having a cough or having a tyrannical leader who takes your freedoms away?” asked Tom, who told the Guardian he belonged to a Michigan militia but declined to give his full name. He held an assault rifle as he stood on the capitol lawn in full camouflage.Michigan in recent weeks has become a flashpoint in the debate over stay-at-home orders, but in no other state has there been a serious threat of violence. And there were shouts of “lock her up,” a chant that became a staple of Trump’s campaign rallies and originally referring to his 2016 Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.Appearing on CNN on Wednesday, Whitmer defended the stringent nature of her stay-at-home orders.“We have to be really aggressive here to save lives,” she said.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.A welcome email is on its way. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. A Michigan barber has scored an early victory in the fight to keep his shop open after a judge declined to shut him down despite Gov. Please try againPostmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Protest marches in the wake of George Floyd's death continues. Protests, marches continue across Michigan: Here's a list.

Hundreds of supporters of the Michigan Conservative Coalition protest against the state's extended stay-at-home order at the Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan… Email bhightower@freepress.com to add your event to the Free Press list.Protesters march along Woodward Ave. through Detroit on the seventh day of protests against police brutality on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Your first source for breaking news, local in-depth reporting, and analysis of events important to Detroit and Michigan, from The Detroit News. Get the latest Flint, Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Flint Township, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek, and Genesee County news, updates, photos and videos. That is the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer put a knee on Floyd's neck.After the rally, the group marched about a quarter mile down Vienna Road and then back to the former Kmart, where they formed a "solidarity line" at the corner of Peterson and Vienna roads.Sollund-Lurvey hopes the energy doesn't end with Thursday's 2.5-hour protest. Visit our © 2020 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved.