Austin police officers who were indicted over actions during George Floyd protests sue the city
Several demonstrators who participated in the protests in response to George Floyd’s murder were seriously injured when they were struck by police with “less than lethal” beanbag rounds. The officers’ suit says they did not receive training on how to use this type of ammunition.
Gov. Greg Abbott floats pardons for Austin police officers charged with excessive force in 2020 protests
Abbott’s move is the latest in a long clash between Texas Republicans and Austin-area officials over policing — and comes as the push for reform in the Texas capital enters a more complex and uncertain chapter.
The summer of 2020 brought calls to address racism aggressively. The fall 2021 elections show how hard that has been.
For many civil rights leaders this week’s events brought a recognition that the political terrain has shifted from one where Republicans were not only attacking proposals that came out of the summer of 2020 but were now realizing significant gains at the ballot box because of them.
washingtonpost.comWhere Doxxing Came From and Why It Keeps Popping Up: QuickTake
It’s called doxxing (sometimes spelled doxing): the malicious posting of private information about you, your family, your photos or other details online -- without your consent -- for the whole world to see. Hackers have used such cyberbullying to hammer people from all walks of life, to shame or scare them or show devotion to some cause. Thousands of cases were reported during 2019’s pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the tactic surged during 2020’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations in th
washingtonpost.comWhere Doxxing Came From and Why It Keeps Popping Up
It’s called doxxing (sometimes spelled doxing): the malicious posting of private information about you, your family, your photos or other details online -- without your consent -- for the whole world to see. Hackers have used such cyberbullying to hammer people from all walks of life, to shame or scare them or show devotion to some cause. Thousands of cases were reported during 2019’s pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the tactic surged during 2020’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations in th
washingtonpost.comMinnesota town responds to Daunte Wright shooting
Protests continued for the second night after a police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Omar Villafranca spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what the mayor is doing about the shooting and the protests, as well as who Daunte Wright was.
cbsnews.comWorldView: Explosion destroys supermarket in Russia; Myanmar protests go on despite plea from military
WorldView: Explosion destroys supermarket in Russia; Myanmar protests go on despite plea from military A powerful explosion tore through a supermarket in Russia. Also, protests in Myanmar are continuing after a military coup, and jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is set to appear again in court. Meanwhile, Beijing banned BBC World News from broadcasting in China. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
cbsnews.comPHOTOS: Shocking images show Trump supporters invading U.S. Capitol, protesting into the night
(Getty Images)Police officers confront protesters in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. (Getty Images)A Capitol police officer looks out of a broken window as protesters gather on the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images)Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol Building. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images)A protester holds a Trump flag inside the U.S. Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images)
U.S. lawmakers condemn violent protests at the Capitol
U.S. lawmakers condemn violent protests at the Capitol Members of Congress were forced to evacuate Wednesday when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Mondaire Jones, who was on the House floor at the time, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
cbsnews.com‘It’s a very tense situation’: Rep. Joaquin Castro barricaded in office as protesters storm US Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) has barricaded himself in a building on Capitol Hill with another congressman while Trump-supporting demonstrators storm the U.S. Capitol. Castro spoke with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Wednesday afternoon while barricaded in his office with U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) after his fellow congressman was evacuated from another office. “People have now entered the Capitol without any kind of screening at all, and so it’s a very tense situation for everybody inside,” Castro said. The San Antonio congressman spoke to KSAT partner The Texas Tribune on Wednesday afternoon. Castro also went live on his Instagram to address his followers about the situation at the Capitol.
San Antonio’s year in photos shows a chaotic, emotional 2020
(AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (Andrew Salinero)This graffiti was spotted in downtown San Antonio after a peaceful protest over George Floyd’s death erupted into violence in downtown San Antonio on May 30, 2020. Wearing a face mask for protection as a precaution against COVID-19, a man walks along the River Walk in San Antonio, Monday, June 15, 2020, in San Antonio. Using social distancing and other protective measures against COVID-19, visitors ride a river barges along the River Walk in San Antonio, Monday, June 15, 2020, in San Antonio. Visitors, some wearing masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, walk along the River Walk in San Antonio, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in San Antonio.
President Trump supporters protest in Phoenix after Biden projected winner
President Trump supporters are protesting in Phoenix after Joe Biden was projected the winner of the U.S. presidency on Saturday. You can watch a live video of the protests above in the video player. Biden was named the projected winner after Pennsylvania’s ballot count put Biden ahead with 3,345,724 votes, or 49.6% over President Trump’s 3,311,310 votes, or 49.1%, according to ABC News. Trump has since announced that he refuses to concede and has threatened further legal action on ballot counting. Watch more from KSAT.com below:
Protests continue following shooting death of disabled Army veteran by Bexar County deputies
SAN ANTONIO Protests continued Tuesday following the death of a disabled U.S. Army veteran who was shot and killed by Bexar County Sheriffs Deputies during a mental health call. Protestors staged themselves outside of the Bexar County Courthouse and called for the end of police brutality. On Friday, more than 100 people showed up at the Bexar County Jail to speak out in wake of Damian Lamar Daniels death. RELATED: Protesters gather at the Bexar County Jail in wake of Damian Daniels death
St. Louis couple who waived guns at Black Lives Matter protesters to appear at RNC
The St. Louis couple who waved firearms at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their home in June will appear virtually at next week’s Republican National Convention to express their support for President Donald Trump. A Trump adviser on Monday confirmed the participation of Patricia and Mark McCloskey. The news was first reported by The Washington Post. The McCloskeys, who are white, have claimed they were protecting themselves from protesters marching on their private street, but they were each charged by a local prosecutor with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon. White House decries gun charges for St. Louis coupleTrump has been critical of their treatment and has spoken out in defense of the couple.
Looking back on the Watts Riots, 55 years later: In photos
(Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965.
Spurs players kneel, Coach Popovich stands for National Anthem
ORLANDO, Fla. Spurs players and part of the coaching staff took a knee on Friday night during the National Anthem to protest racial and social injustices across the country. Head coach Gregg Popovich and assistant coach Becky Hammon stood for the anthem. The Spurs made the demonstration with members of the Sacramento Kings ahead of the NBA restart for both teams in Orlando. Spurs players reveal social justice messages on jerseysBefore the game, Popovich said the players did not have a directive from the team and they were allowed to do what they felt was appropriate. #Spurs players kneel for National Anthem along with #Kings players ahead of #NBA restart game.
PAW Patrol is here to stay, despite calls for cancellation
The PAW Patrol pups are here to stay, according to a post on the TV show’s Twitter page on Friday. “We saw a few weeks ago that PAW Patrol, a cartoon show about cops, was canceled,” McEnany said. PAW Patrol is not canceled. 🐶 — PAW Patrol (@pawpatrol) July 24, 2020Many on social media did call for PAW Patrol’s cancellation due to its positive portrayal of the police in wake of nationwide protests of racial injustice and police brutality. But while ‘Cops’ and ‘Live PD’ were canceled in the wake of police protests, it looks like the PAW Patrol gang still has their badges.
Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills arrested at protest over death of Breonna Taylor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested in Louisville late Tuesday night after he participated in a protest over the death of Breonna Taylor. Stills was among 87 people who were taken into custody after they marched to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, a police spokesperson said all the protesters, including Stills, were given the chance to leave Camerons home before being arrested. He participated in a march for Taylor in June at the Kentucky state capitol and attended George Floyds funeral in Houston. The Texans wide receiver is entering his second season in Houston after he was traded from Miami.
If you want real change, educate yourself, vote: San Antonio native explains what prompted him to join protests
SAN ANTONIO **Editors note: This KSAT series gives people that call San Antonio home a chance to tell their stories. Over the past month, since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, protests have erupted around the world, including in San Antonio. Marc Magallanez was born and raised on the south side of San Antonio. Magallanez, a San Antonio College student studying public administration, says his past experiences with law enforcement prompted him to join the protests in San Antonio. Unheard SA: Every San Antonian has a story to tell"In order to get respect, you've got to give respect," Magallanez said.
Funeral for Rayshard Brooks to be held at MLK's church
Raphael G. Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, comforts Tomika Miller, the wife of Rayshard Brooks during his public viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, Jun 22, 2020 in Atlanta. A private funeral for Brooks will be held Tuesday at the church. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)ATLANTA Rayshard Brooks, who was fatally shot by a police officer, is to be remembered Tuesday at the church in Atlanta where the Rev. The private funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church follows a public viewing held Monday. Bernice King, also plans to deliver remarks at Brooks' funeral, along with a friend of his and his mother-in-law, according to a draft program released by the church.
Jason Mraz is donating all the earnings from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other groups
Jason Mraz is honoring Juneteenth by donating all of the profits from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other organizations working toward equality and justice. The two-time Grammy winner released "Look For The Good" on Friday, the same day that African-Americans celebrate the black community's emancipation from slavery in the United States. The self-proclaimed "Geek in the Pink" will immediately start by donating his $250,000 advance on royalties, he said in a news release. The first six organizations to receive a portion of his donation are Black Lives Matter, San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, RISE San Diego, Grassroots Law Project, Center on Policy Initiatives, and the Equal Justice Initiative. Every year, the artist will choose various organizations that work on advancing “equality and justice” to receive donations from the album’s profits.
What’s behind protests for racial justice across the U.S., San Antonio? KSAT Explains
In the premiere episode of KSAT Explains, we take an in-depth look at the unrest we’ve seen across the country since the killing of George Floyd, how protests have played out here at home and examine what it means to be black in San Antonio.
Journalist partially blinded while covering protests: There’s no way they could have mistaken me for anything but press
The final photos journalist Linda Tirado took around midnight on May 30, while covering the protests in Minneapolis, show what appears to be a police officer aiming a foam bullet gun right at her. "There's no way that they could have mistaken me — with a professional camera — for anything but working press," she said. Like in Tirado's case, many such attacks have been carried out by law enforcement, according to the US Press Freedom Tracker, a nonprofit organization that tracks incidents of violence against journalists covering the protests. The Press Freedom Tracker has verified more than 400 such incidents across 60 cities. "The US Constitution is clear: you simply do not shoot journalists covering civil protests.
Protesters in US call attention to deaths of more black men
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Protests initially ignited by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police continued over the weekend, as anti-racism protesters in the United States sought to call attention to the deaths of two more black men and Black Lives Matter demonstrations unfolded in London and Paris. The protesters marched from where the body was found to a sheriffs station, with many carrying signs that said Justice for Robert Fuller.Authorities said the death appeared to be a suicide, but an autopsy was planned. European protesters sought to show solidarity with their American counterparts and to confront bias in their own countries on Saturday. A Black Lives Matter group in London called off a demonstration, saying the presence of counter-protesters would make it unsafe. A rally in Paris drew 15,000, led by supporters of Adama Traore, a French black man who died in police custody in 2016.
7 Minneapolis officers quit in wake of protests
TOP OF THE HOUR: At least seven Minneapolis police officers have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning. ___At least seven Minneapolis police officers have quit and another seven are in the process of resigning, citing a lack of support from department and city leaders as protests over George Floyds death escalated. Current and former officers told The Minneapolis Star Tribune that officers are upset with Mayor Jacob Freys decision to abandon the Third Precinct station during the protests. Protesters also have hurled bricks and insults at officers, numerous officers and protesters have been injured and the state has launched a civil rights investigation into the department. The capitol square in downtown Tahlequah houses the original Cherokee Nation courthouse, which has been converted into a Cherokee history museum.
WATCH: Aerial view of San Antonio protests
SAN ANTONIO – A group of protesters is gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse in downtown San Antonio for racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Sky12 followed the protesters as they gathered downtown, Saturday, June 13. You can watch the aerial view of the protests live in the video player above. Protests held in the Alamo City have been mostly peaceful and city leaders said they are still listening to the calls for reform. RELATED LINKS:’Absolutely unacceptable’: San Antonio firefighter terminated after derogatory comments on protestsSan Antonio health experts urge protestors to be cautious of COVID-19UT-Austin football players demand school change buildings named after racist figures, donate to Black Lives MatterFormer players accuse Texas State basketball coach Danny Kaspar of racist remarks and incidentsMayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protesters
WATCH LIVE: National protests continue following the death of George Floyd
Protests across the country continue in opposition to racial inequality and police brutality following the death of George Floyd. Related: DC paints huge Black Lives Matter mural near White HouseThe nation’s capital has seen protests since May 29, following Floyd’s death. Related: Sen. Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in DCIn San Antonio, health experts have urged protestors to be cautious of COVID-19 and the city’s Public Health Committee has recommended San Antonio police discontinue the use of tear gas, which could increase coughing and the risk of contracting COVID-19.
WATCH LIVE: Protesters gather at Bexar County Courthouse in wake of George Floyds death
SAN ANTONIO Protesters are gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse Saturday afternoon in wake of George Floyds death. This is the third weekend in a row for the protests in San Antonio. Protests held in the Alamo City have been mostly peaceful and city leaders said they are still listening to the calls for reform. Protesters are expected to march at 5:30 p.m. and well bring more updates as they become available.
'Gone With the Wind' Returning to HBOMax With Introduction by African American Scholar
Gone With the Wind will be returning to HBOMax after it was pulled from the streaming service earlier this week. "HBO Max will bring Gone with The Wind back to its line-up, and when it appears, I will provide an introduction placing the film in its multiple historical contexts," Stewart explains. Right now, people are turning to movies for racial re-education, and the top-selling books on Amazon are about anti-racism and racial inequality. "Gone With the Wind is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. Gone With the Wind is still currently available for online rental on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube and more.
White House didnt receive heads up about Milley apology
While Esper's job doesn't appear to be in imminent jeopardy, his influence inside the White House is now in question. The lack of a reaction inside the White House to Milley's apology may also be a reflection of Trump's personal affection for Milley. I should not have been thereMinutes before protesters were forcefully cleared from Lafayette Square outside the White House on June 1, Milley was spotted alongside Attorney General William Barr surveying the scene. After the White House events last week, Milley talked to longstanding mentors about "the situation" he found himself in, according to a defense official. "We understand that the White House may be preventing you from testifying, obstructing Congress' ability to conduct its constitutionally charge oversight responsibility," Smith said in a statement this week.
Woman encourages people to register to vote during protests
San Antonio – While protestors gathered at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office to demand that the DA reopen three cases in which three men were shot by San Antonio police, one woman took the opportunity to get people registered to vote. Bexar County DA explains reasons for not reopening SAPD shooting casesValerie Reiffert, a volunteer deputy registrar, has been attending protests doing that very thing. “Since the first protest Saturday to today, we have about 300 people registered to vote,” Reiffert said. She said the need for people to vote is crucial. “If you don't feel like Black Lives Matter, and if you feel like all lives matter, then you should be angry too,” Reiffert said.
Meet the activist working with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to help stop racial injustices
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This video was created specifically for the KSAT-TV streaming app. But a man with a plan stepped up to the microphone, calmed the crowd and got Mayor Ron Nirenberg to listen. Speakers urge San Antonio City Council to ‘defund the police’ during budget discussionsClark wrote a list of 10 requests that he believes would push San Antonio in the right direction towards ending police brutality and racial injustices. Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks to community on Day 6 of George Floyd protests in San AntonioAfter presenting his petition, Clark met with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and walked him down to the downtown rally. Nirenberg said he and Clark will meet daily to try and tackle Clark and the community’s list.
Activists gather in downtown San Antonio for 10th day of protests against racial inequality
SAN ANTONIO – A group of protesters is gathered in downtown San Antonio for the 10th day in a row for racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. WATCH: Activists gather in downtown San AntonioSky12 is following the protesters as they make their way through downtown Monday. The protests come on the same day as thousands lined up in Houston to pay their respects to Floyd at a viewing. RELATED LINKS:Live coverage: Celebrities, leaders join thousands in Houston for George Floyd memorialGov. Greg Abbott attends George Floyd visitation, meets with Floyd’s family in HoustonSpurs great Sean Elliott shares emotional story of being called N-word while golfing with Bruce Bowen in San Antonio
Local doctor provides health tips on protesting safely
Dr. Fred Campbell, with UT Health San Antonio, spent Sunday afternoon participating in the White Coats for Black Lives protest at the Health Science Center. I sympathize with the protesters, Dr. Campbell said. I am concerned about transmission of Covid-19, Dr. Campbell said. You will need to take the measures needed to protect others, Dr. Campbell said. Stay out of the direct sun, Dr. Campbell said.
‘I’m just embarrassed as a white person:' Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich says about George Floyd’s death
SAN ANTONIO – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and other Spurs employees are speaking out as protests continue across the nation in wake of George Floyd’s death. Our country is in trouble and the basic reason is race.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/uTyOIzGnTg — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 6, 2020Other San Antonio Spurs employees also posted on Twitter their thoughts and reactions to the George Floyd video. The posts are scattered on the Spurs’ Twitter page and have been posted over the last week. To keep this going and keep this topic going," said Laura Perez, with the San Antonio Spurs. To keep this going and keep this topic going.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/7DQXPnLoDI — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 5, 2020You can view more of the responses by visiting the San Antonio Spurs Twitter page by clicking here.
WATCH: Aerial view of San Antonio protests
SAN ANTONIO – A group of protesters is gathered in downtown San Antonio for the ninth day in a row for racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Sky12 followed the protesters as they gathered downtown, Sunday, June 7. You can watch the aerial view of the protests live in the video player above. City leaders said they are pleased so far with the peaceful protests that have been held over the last few days in the Alamo City. On Sunday, Mayor Ron Nirenberg voiced his support for the protests and said he and city officials are listening to the calls for reform.
WATCH: San Antonio medical, nursing students hold ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ protest
SAN ANTONIO – Medical and nursing students from the University of the Incarnate Word and UT Health San Antonio will join together for a “White Coats for Black Lives” protest Sunday. The students will gather at 4 p.m. at the athletic fields at UT Health San Antonio. A participant tells KSAT they are expecting several hundred protesters and said there will be speakers from both schools of medicine as well as the school of nursing. The protest is student-led and participants said the administration was not involved in the planning or organization of the event. There have been “White Coats for Black Lives” protests at hospitals across the country in recent days.
Minneapolis City Council members announce intent to defund and dismantle the citys police department
ET]Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday announced they intend to defund and dismantle the city's police department following the police killing of George Floyd. Members of the Minneapolis City Council previously said they would take steps to dismantle the police department, including Bender, who tweeted earlier this week, "Yes. We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it with a transformative new model of public safety." Jeremiah Ellison, city councilman for Ward 5, tweeted a similar message Thursday, writing, "We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted that he had ordered the National Guard to withdraw from the nation's capital following days of peaceful protests.
Leading SA: Mayor Nirenberg commends protesters for their calls for reform
Theres been an airing of frustrations nationwide that youve seen and certainly that came to city council last Thursday. You know, thats one of the reasons why theres so much anger out there is that people have been calling for reforms for years and years and years. Its a call for reform and what we need to do is speak directly to it and act upon it, Nirenberg said. And thats a message worth hearing in this city hall, in city halls across the country, Nirenberg said. MORE: City Council passes $191M Recovery and Resiliency plan
Protesters tear down statue of slave trader as anti-racism demonstrations spread around world
In London, Rome, Madrid, Warsaw, Sydney, Hong Kong and countless other cities, protesters packed streets that have laid deserted for months to tell governments around the world that "Black Lives Matter." Others had messages for the US President, with one sign reading: "Black lives trump your ego, Mr. Similar protests took place in Edinburgh, Scotland -- and a dramatic scene unfolded in Bristol, southwest England, where activists tore down a statue of 17th century slave owner Edward Colston. Europe's streets filled after months of lockdownThe messages of those protesters were echoed by thousands more around the world. Performances from Aboriginal protesters took place, and demonstrators held banners calling for an end to deaths in police custody both in the US and in Australia.
WATCH: Aerial view of San Antonio protests
SAN ANTONIO – A group of protesters is gathered in downtown San Antonio for the eighth day in a row for racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Sky12 followed the protesters as they made their way through downtown, Saturday, June 6. City leaders said they are pleased with the peaceful protests that have been held over the last few days in the Alamo City and have lifted the temporary curfew over the downtown business district. We’ll bring more updates as they become available. RELATED LINKS:WATCH LIVE: Day 8 of George Floyd protests in San AntonioPeople are protesting in small Texas towns, tooFormer players accuse Texas State basketball coach Danny Kaspar of racist remarks and incidentsMayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protesters
Second memorial will be held for George Floyd after another night of protests
NORTH CAROLINA George Floyd's second memorial will take place Saturday in the state where he was born after the 11th night of protests ignited by his death. "The memorial is about the life that Mr. George Floyd lived, and this is a time to embrace the family with expressions of love and kindness," Peterkin said. The remembrance of his life follows a night of de-escalation for protests in many cities across the US. "We are going to dramatically rethink how we approach public safety and emergency response," City Council member Jeremiah Ellison tweeted. Responses to demonstrations shiftA sign of the change in the tone of protests and police response has been the change in arrests.
WATCH LIVE: Unrest continues across the nation in wake of George Floyds death
Protesters across the nation are continuing to take to the streets after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck in Minnesota. A large group of protesters are seen gathering in Arlington, Virginia in the video player above. Floyds death has sparked outrage and anger, and some protests have turned violent over the course of the last week. Saturday marks day eight of protests in San Antonio, which have been mostly peaceful. The curfew for the downtown business district is in effect until Sunday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly.
Dallas lifts curfew put in place following violent protests
DALLAS Officials in Dallas on Saturday lifted a nighttime curfew that had been put in place after several days of demonstrations that saw multiple eruptions of violence. The curfew was lifted after consultation with Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall and City Council, said Dallas City Manager T.C. Weve seen many moving and peaceful protests over the last few days, some of which I joined, Broadnax said in a statement. The city of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department continue to respect and protect the rights of peaceful demonstrators.Broadnax said Dallas residents were safer staying at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The curfew had been announced May 31 by Hall after violent protests took place in downtown Dallas and other areas over the death of George Floyd and the treatment of black people by police.
Gun-toting members of the Boogaloo movement are showing up at protests
It was an alert from the heart of the raging protests in Minneapolis, posted on an online forum by a fellow member of the Boogaloo movement, a loosely knit group of heavily armed, anti-government extremists. Boogaloo members appear to hold conflicting ideological views with some identifying as anarchists and others rejecting formal titles. Gun-toting Boogaloo members also have appeared at George Floyd protests in Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Atlanta and elsewhere, according to The Washington Post. Known for sporting Hawaiian shirts and arriving to public protests heavily armed, the decentralized Boogaloo movement -- sometimes referred to as the "Boogaloo Bois" -- is often associated with the far-right. On the streets of Minneapolis, Teeter said his group hasn't always been "kitted out" with guns drawn.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says America must turn to God to heal racism
If if you cannot love your fellow man, if you don’t love God — and we have a country where we've been working really hard, particularly on the left, to kick God out. Patrick is not the first elected official in Texas to condemn Floyd’s death and the actions of the officers involved. “God has been left out of this equation for all of this and we need tremendous healing,” Patrick said. We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort.”“I think the timing was terrible,” Patrick said of his comments. He later adds that Mattis’ comments are, “just another distraction along the way of a country that’s broken deep inside.”
Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The Associated Press that the decision was reversed after Esper's visit to the White House. Helmeted forces formed a ring around Lafayette Park across from the White House. The clampdown followed a weekend of demonstrations outside the White House. He was also angry about the news coverage revealing he had gone to the secure White House bunker during Fridays protests. Trump on Wednesday acknowledged he visited the bunker Friday but claimed he was only conducting an inspection as protests raged outside the White House gates.
Ferguson business owners devastated by destruction
Ferguson business owners devastated by destruction Protests in Ferguson, Missouri sparked chaos that led to arson and looting after a grand jury decided not to indict the white police officer who killed Michael Brown. CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers joins "CBSN" with reaction from saddened business owners.
cbsnews.comFlash Points: Are pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong succeeding?
Flash Points: Are pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong succeeding? CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, what the protesters are seeking, and whether they're likely to receive it.
cbsnews.comNew protests erupt after Ferguson police chief marches with demonstrators
New protests erupt after Ferguson police chief marches with demonstrators Witnesses say as many as six people were arrested during the scuffle. This comes after Police Chief Tom Jackson released a video apologizing to Michael Brown's family. Charlie Rose reports.
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