Target says it is temporarily closing 70 stores in Minnesota, as well as some stores in California, Illinois, New York and Oregon, as protests over the death of George Floyd continue.
U.S. police failing to respect right to peaceful protest: Amnesty International U.S. police across the country are failing their obligations under international law to respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, rights group Amnesty International warned Saturday, adding that this was exacerbating a tense situation and endangering the lives of protesters.
“In city after city, we are witnessing actions that could be considered unnecessary or excessive force," said Rachel Ward, national director of research at Amnesty International USA. "We call for an immediate end to any excessive use of force and for law enforcement to ensure and protect the legal right to protest.” She added that the use of heavy-duty riot gear and military-grade weapons and equipment to police largely peaceful demonstrations may intimidate protesters who are practicing their right to peaceful assembly. “Equipping officers in a manner more appropriate for a battlefield may put them in the mindset that confrontation and conflict are inevitable,” she said.LAS VEGAS — Demonstrations appeared to get rowdier in downtown Las Vegas Saturday as the night unfolded. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., many demonstrators set off fireworks near the federal courthouse on Las Vegas Boulevard. About a block down the same street, a group of looters appeared to break into a pawn shop. Demonstrators in other locations reported that police cars windows were being smashed. Police officers in riot gear rushed down the streets, setting off flash bangs. Officers released tear gas into the air.He was marching with other demonstrators near the Fremont Street Experience when he heard a smashing sound and saw gas.8h ago / 6:46 AM UTCA man armed with a hunting bow pointed the weapon at protesters in Salt Lake City on Saturday"So we have identified the subject in the video and will be screening charges on him for his part in the unrest," according to a police statement."We are aware of the incident because of the video that was shared with us and that will be part of the evidence." Video posted to Twitter appeared to show protesters rushing the man and disarming him before he could fire it.
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