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April 22, 2020

Anti-Quarantine Protesters, Backed by Far-Right Groups, Flout Social Distancing
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, an estimated 1,000 people flouted social
distancing guidelines Tuesday to hold a protest at the state Capitol
demanding a lifting of remain-at-home orders. Protesters waved
anti-vaccination signs and called for the firing of top U.S. infectious
disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. Hundreds more gathered in Jefferson
City, Missouri, for a similar protest.

Recent anti-quarantine protests were organized by Freedom Works and Tea
Party Patriots, backed by Koch Industries; as well as the far-right
group Minnesota Gun Rights; and a conservative network linked to the
family of Education Secretary Betsy De Vos.

On Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department
may take legal action against governors who continue to order residents
to remain at home during the pandemic.


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