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We have received credible intelligence from our law enforcement agencies of threats of violence surrounding the demonstration planned for Monday, January 20. This includes extremist rhetoric similar to what has been seen before major incidents, such as Charlottesville in 2017.

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Governor Ralph Northam

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This intelligence suggests militia groups and hate groups, some from out of state, plan to come to the Capitol to disrupt our democratic process with acts of violence.

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Based on these threats, I am declaring a state of emergency in Richmond from Friday evening until Tuesday evening. This will include a ban on weapons of any kind in Capitol Square during that time. Learn more here: governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-r

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Governor Ralph Northam

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We support citizens’ rights to peacefully protest and express their views to their elected officials. But we must also keep the public, as well as those who work around Capitol Square, safe.

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For more information about the steps we're taking to keep the public safe in light of credible threats of violence at Virginia's capitol on Monday, watch the video of today’s announcement here:

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As much as I disagree with you....you have to keep the Capitol safe for all citizens. I support your actions.

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Recall this jerk

Comrade Ralphie Northam

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The founding fathers would be rolling over in their graves if they saw Virginia today. #fuckofftyrant

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Looks like Mike Bloomberg bought you

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Thank you for keeping us safe!

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A #policestate has been declared. Virginia is ground zero. The boogaloo is on. It'll be interesting to see how the actual police handle this. Do they uphold the constitution, or piss on it. #Boogaloo2020

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"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." WHAT PART OF SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?

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thank you for your leadership ..

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The Virginia governor and state legislature are a threat to this Commonwealth. Folks must hold these extremists accountable for their unconstitutional power grab. #VoteRedToSaveAmerica #2AShallNotBeInfringed