Protesters arrive at Ohio Statehouse
Carrying a large Liberty or Death flag, assault weapons and other firearms, a group of more than 50 gathered at State and Third streets just after 11 a.m outside the Ohio Statehouse.
One man from New Mexico, calling himself a Boogaloo mascot, said of the weapons: Best case scenario, they re just paper weights. We don t even pull them out of the holsters.
A central Ohio woman with the group, who declined to be named because of her frequent contact at the Statehouse, said many of us from the heartland just would like to be heard. The policies of the incoming leadership are just frightening.
Reports of possible violent demonstrations over the weekend have prompted state governors to take action in anticipation of any potential unrest, such as deploying the National Guard, declaring states of emergency and closing capitols.
The Statehouse, other state buildings as well as city buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day due to the possibility of protests.
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The Statehouse, other state buildings as well as city buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day due to the possibility of protests. Author: 10TV Web Staff, Associated Press, Lacey Crisp Published: 4:21 PM EST January 12, 2021 Updated: 11:38 PM EST January 15, 2021
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and several other leaders and officials in the city addressed the potential protests this weekend at the Ohio Statehouse and in downtown Columbus, at a press conference Friday morning.
The Statehouse and other state buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day as police officers, National Guard members and state troopers provide security and authorities prepare for possible protests by supporters of President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday.