GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Several hundred people gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids on Monday, May 18, 2020 for a demonstration designated as the American Patriot Rally — Sheriffs Speak Out. The rally was to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order in regards to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many demonstrators carried signs in protest of Whitmer, some opted to open-carry their firearms. Demonstrators included members from different Michigan Militia organizations.
The event featured several speakers, including Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf.
Leaf, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement told the crowd that he would not enforce Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders, calling the measure unconstitutional.
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John Rothwell currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is a freelance photojournalist and reporter. In December of 2017, he finished his Communications Degree at Grand Valley State University and is currently working on adding a second degree in Multimedia Journalism. In addition to his academic work, he contributes photos, photo essays and local news coverage to The Rapidian, a hyperlocal citizen journalism platform, powered by the people of Grand Rapids.
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