COVID-19 protests in the United States
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Beginning in early April 2020, there were protests in several U.S. states against government-imposed lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1][2] The protests, mostly organized by conservative groups and individuals,[3][4] decried the economic and social impact of stay-at-home orders, business closures, and restricted personal movement and association, and demanded that their respective states be "re-opened" for normal business and personal activity.[5]
This article needs to be updated. (January 2021) |
COVID-19 protests in the United States | |
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Date | April 15, 2020 – December 25, 2021 (1 year, 8 months, 1 week and 4 days) |
Location | |
Caused by | Government-imposed lockdowns |
Methods | Protests, demonstrations |
Status | Concluded |
The protests made international news[6][7] and were widely condemned as unsafe and ill-advised,[8] although some political figures expressed support for the protests.[9][10] They ranged in size from a few hundred people to a few thousand, and spread on social media with encouragement from former U.S. President Donald Trump.[9]
By May 1, 2020, there had been demonstrations in more than half of the states; many governors began to take steps to lift the restrictions as daily new infections began decreasing due to social distancing measures.[11]