Californians Sue Governor Over Ban on Public Protests Amid Pandemic

Californians Sue Governor Over Ban on Public Protests Amid Pandemic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at his daily news briefing at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on April 9, 2020. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo
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Two California residents are suing state Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials for effectively banning public protests during the CCP virus pandemic through the enforcement of the state’s stay-at-home orders.

The two individuals, Ron Givens and Christine Bish are challenging Newsom’s executive order signed on March 19 after their applications to use State Capitol grounds for protests were denied by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).