The Michigan state Capitol was closed Thursday as demonstrators gathered at the steps of the building to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order
The latest protest and the Capitol's closure came two weeks after protesters, some armed, entered the building and demanded to be allowed into the legislative chambers, which have been closed due to social distancing measures. Photos from the day showed some protesters, many of whom were not wearing masks or standing more than 6 feet from one another, screaming at law enforcement officers who were keeping them out of the chambers.
There was one altercation between two protesters, in which one tried to take a sign out of another's hand, state police said. One of the protesters involved was in possession of an ax, which was turned over to law enforcement. Banner said the"circumstances surrounding the altercation being investigated and will be forwarded to the prosecutor's office for review."No injuries and no arrests were made during the protest, Michigan State Police Lt.
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