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United States
State of Emergency Declared
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville declared a state of emergency on Wednesday ahead of the one-year anniversary of a violent white nationalist rally which left one person dead and dozens injured. The official “Unite the Right 2” anniversary rally, organized by neo-nazi and white supremacist groups, is scheduled to take place on August 11 and 12 at Lafayette Park, Washington D.C. and around Charlottesville, VA. After last year’s rally and chaotic incidents, authorities faced criticism for their handling of violence. This year, the declaration of emergency will allow Virginia National Guard to assist in security efforts. Heavy police presence will also serve to deter violence; more than 700 state police will be activated in the area over the weekend.This map depicts restricted access areas in Charlottesville for the upcoming weekend . Click on the map to learn more.
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