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| Black Lives Matter protester chants slogans on Wednesday early morning Nov.4th 2020, in Portland, Ore: Paula Bronstein |
Protesters Take to the Streets Across the U.S. Amid Tensions Over 2020 Election Results
As the 2020 U.S. presidential election continues to unfold, protesters have gathered in cities nationwide, with tensions escalating for a second consecutive night. While the day began peacefully, reports of widespread violence followed, prompting the deployment of the National Guard in Portland, Oregon. Additionally, arrests were made in Minneapolis and New York City, where the NYPD seized weapons amid the unrest.
Over 100 events have been scheduled between Wednesday and Saturday, organized by Protect the Results, a coalition consisting of more than 165 grassroots organizations, advocacy groups, and labor unions. This initiative, led by prominent activist groups Indivisible and Stand Up America, originally planned additional rallies but chose to scale back due to the growing unrest.
In Washington, D.C., ShutDownDC warned that protests may turn more violent depending on the election outcome, particularly if President Donald Trump contests the results. Their calls for rallies, under the hashtags #DeliverDemocracy and #CountEveryVote, reflect concerns over the integrity of the election process.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) issued a citywide tactical alert, signaling their preparedness for any disturbances. Police have confirmed the detainment of several protesters as tensions remain high.
With multiple cities seeing a rise in protests, and expectations for further unrest in the coming days, the situation surrounding the 2020 election has become a focal point for both supporters and opponents of the presidential candidates.
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