State of Emergency Declared for Anniversary of Charlottesville, Virginia Protests

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The governor of Virginia has declared a state of emergency for the anniversary of the Charlottesville protests.

A rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017, led to clashes between groups affiliated with “Unite the Right” and protesters, culminating in the death of Heather Heyer, 32.