Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for communities to designate areas for people to protest peacefully as demonstrations, some turning violent, continue across the nation over issues of police brutality against minorities.She issued a statement Saturday, May 30, asking the public to protest peaceflly but also to adhere to social distancing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.“The First Amendment right to protest has never been more important, and in this moment when we are still battling a killer virus, it is crucial that those who choose to demonstrate do so peacefully, and in a way that follows social distancing guidelines to protect...
