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Wisconsin Governor Activates National Guard After Violence, Toppling of Statues

Wisconsin Governor Activates National Guard After Violence, Toppling of Statues
Wisconsin's 'Forward' statue lies in the street on Capitol Square in Madison, Wis., on June 23, 2020. AP Photo/Emily Hamer, Wisconsin State Journal
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6/25/2020|Updated: 6/25/2020

MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin’s governor activated the National Guard on Wednesday to protect state properties after a night of violence that included the toppling of two statues outside the state Capitol, one of which commemorated an abolitionist Civil War hero.

Gov. Tony Evers, who toured the damage from Tuesday night and said the violence was in “stark contrast” to earlier peaceful protests, said he was activating the National Guard “to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights while ensuring the safety of members of the public and state buildings and infrastructure.”

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