1,000+ people in Louisville defied a 9pm curfew to protest for justice for #BreonnaTaylor. Police surrounded a church where dozens hid to avoid arrest.
The curfew continues this weekend, but a journalist said: "This is a movement and it's caught fire and it's not going to stop."
The curfew continues this weekend, but a journalist said: "This is a movement and it's caught fire and it's not going to stop."
At least 24 people in Louisville were arrested during a 2nd night of protests over the decision to not charge police for killing #BreonnaTaylor. They include state Rep. Attica Scott, the only Black woman in Kentucky's legislature.
At least 160 have been arrested in 2 days.
At least 160 have been arrested in 2 days.
A far right militia claiming to protect local businesses was in Louisville last night, some threatening to mace protesters when confronted.
@splcenter describes the Oath Keepers as "one of the largest radical anti-government groups" in the U.S.
@splcenter describes the Oath Keepers as "one of the largest radical anti-government groups" in the U.S.
Kentucky state Rep. Attica Scott, who proposed "Breonna's Law" to ban no-knock warrants statewide, is among at least 161 protesters arrested in Louisville.
She is charged with 1st degree rioting — a felony — plus two misdemeanors, reports @courierjournal.
She is charged with 1st degree rioting — a felony — plus two misdemeanors, reports @courierjournal.
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