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Thread: I'd like y'all to read this order issued today from @GovernorVA. It places responsibility for "unrest" and reactions from police on protesters. This extends the State of Emergency until July 30. I'll include the Executive Order at the end of the thread. [Content warning.]
"Often, peaceful demonstrations evolve into conflicts
with law enforcement during late night and early morning hours." https://twitter.com/Justiceaddwater/status/1267650345947271176?s=20
with law enforcement during late night and early morning hours." https://twitter.com/Justiceaddwater/status/1267650345947271176?s=20
"The Commonwealth continues to have a compelling interest to maintain peace and order." https://twitter.com/woznyphoto/status/1276734657237864448?s=20
"Action remains necessary to preserve life and property and to alleviate the conditions caused by
this situation." https://twitter.com/TakeEmDownRVA/status/1267159827295412224?s=20
this situation." https://twitter.com/TakeEmDownRVA/status/1267159827295412224?s=20
"..I direct state & local governments to render appropriate assistance to prepare for & respond to..alleviate any conditions resulting..and to implement recovery and mitigation operations & activities so as to return impacted areas to pre-event conditions as much as possible."
There's a list of what he's ordering but that includes: "Activation of the Virginia National Guard to State Active Duty." https://twitter.com/EricpNBC12/status/1268294354583642112?s=20
"Authorization of a maximum of $350,000 in state sum sufficient funds for state and local government mission assignments and state response and recovery operations authorized and coordinated through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.." https://twitter.com/HRHTax/status/1276006571860987904?s=20
"Included in this authorization is $250,000
for the Department of Military Affairs." https://twitter.com/hidannydevito/status/1267268416538316801?s=20
for the Department of Military Affairs." https://twitter.com/hidannydevito/status/1267268416538316801?s=20
Why aren't more people outraged about the role of @GovernorVA in these coordinated and deliberate attacks against Richmonders? Scroll back up and revisit this thread. Call: 804-786-2211. Contact your Delegate and Senator and demand that they call for an end to police violence!
Link to the third amended Executive Order 64 (2020) is here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-64-THIRD-AMENDED---Extended-Declaration-of-a-State-of-Emergency-Due-to-Civil-Unrest-in-the-City-of-Richmond.pdf
The number above is for the Governor's office. Who's my legislator info is available here: https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
