Protesters

Armed protesters gathered outside the state Capitol in Michigan on Thursday for planned "judgment day" demonstrations against the state's stay-at-home order.The protests follow previous large gatherings of activists at the Capitol.The demonstration was organized by a conservative militia group, Michigan United for Liberty, The Associated Press reported.On Thursday morning, roughly 200 protesters gathered in the rain, a noticeably smaller demonstration compared…

On the seventh Saturday of the state’s stay-at-home order, the division over mandatory closures widened, and the flashpoint in Southern California was once again the beaches of Orange County.Surfers hopped fences. Walkers strolled with their dogs, and parking lots became impromptu Chautauquas to debate policy and voice opinion.The actions are in defiance of the orders…

Demonstrators take part in a rally organized Thursday by Michigan United for Liberty on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, demanding the reopening of businesses. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images Demonstrators take part in a rally organized Thursday by Michigan United for Liberty…

(CNN)Protesters at the Michigan Capitol on Thursday jammed inside the building where the lawmakers were meeting, demanding an end to the state's state of emergency. On a cool, rainy day in Lansing, about 400 to 700 people stood on the Capitol grounds, accord…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Dozens of protesters, some of whom were armed, gathered Thursday inside Michigan's Capitol building to voice their opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order, with tensions high as lawmakers were poised to debate an extension of an emergency and disaster declaration.Holding American flags and handmade signs,…