Note: Surveys are of the adult population in the United States, Source: 2018 Census via Social Explorer; Crowd Counting Consortium protests database; New York Times protests database, from The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Summer Taylor, a Black Lives Matter protester who worked in a veterinary clinic, was killed in such an incident in Seattle. Robert Forbes, 55, California: Forbes died on June 6, a few days after he was struck by a car while peacefully protesting in California City. Others were right-wing populists, whom he described as "rally-goers" who are "fanatical about Donald Trump and his presidency.". Only a mobile phone was found. As Democrats railed against the insurrectionists, some Republicans repeatedly drew comparisons between last summer's Black Lives Matter protests and the Capitol siege of Jan. 6. In addition to the people killed while demonstrating, at least 14 more Americans have been killed in other incidents linked to political unrest this summer, including seven people shot during alleged looting of businesses, among them David Dorn, a retired police officer shot during the robbery of a pawn shop in St Louis; two California law enforcement officers murdered by an alleged anti-government Boogaloo extremist, one person found dead in a pawn shop in Minneapolis that had been set on fire; an eight-year-old shot to death in Atlanta; and a Louisville restaurant owner who was shot dead by the national guard. ", U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is "facing 40 years in prison and deportation after seven new crimes uncovered. As officials investigate further, the number is paltry when compared to the arrests made in D.C. during protests for racial justice last summer after George Floyd was killed in police custody, with hundreds of people being arrested for unrest-related offenses over the course of a few days. People could be heard in the video shouting: 'We're getting maced,' and telling police officers: 'You're going to kill someone.'. The 1992 riots, which followed the acquittal of four police officers in the beating of Rodney King, cost $1.4 billion in 2020 dollars, according to the report, which did not give a specific damage estimate for the Floyd protests. Data on unrest-related arrests from Washington D.C. Metropolitan police highlight the stark differences between authorities cracking down on racial justice protests last summer and an underwhelming law enforcement response to Wednesday's insurrection on Capitol Hill, after commentators drew comparisons between police response. "The 117th Congress must understand that we have a mandate to legislate in defense of Black lives, the first step in that process is to root out white supremacy starting with impeaching the White supremacist in chief.". 20006, Florida Here Are The Republicans Who Want Him Kicked Out, Rupert Murdoch Must Tell Fox News Hosts To Stop Spreading Election Lies, Congressional Democrats Demand, Trump Attacks Rupert Murdoch And Fox NewsAgainClaiming Destruction Of America Amid Defamation Lawsuit, These U.S.-Listed Stocks SurgeAlibaba, Baidu And MoreAfter Chinas Economic Rebound, Top NFL Prospect Jalen Carter Charged For Alleged Role In Fatal Street Race, Bite-Sized TikTok Poetry Blows UpAlong With Growing Claims Of Plagiarism, Rihanna Returns To Puma With New Fenty X Puma Line, AI Is The New Electricity: Bank Of America Picks 20 Stocks To Cash In On ChatGPT Hype, Hoda Kotb Absent From Today Show Because Of Family Health Matter, Eli Lilly Slashes Insulin Prices Up To 70% And Caps Out-Of-Pocket Costs At $35, George Floyd Memorial Service Filled With Tears, Raised Fists And Calls For Change, Democrats Take A Knee For Floyd, Unveil Police Overhaul Legislation, Man Drives Car Into Crowd Of Seattle Protesters Before Shooting Demonstrator. Instead of rebuking the president for any role in inciting the riot, some Republicans drew comparisons between the Capitol siege and the Black Lives Matter protests that swept across the nation last year following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and several victims of police brutality. These figures would make the recent protests the largest movement in the countrys history, according to interviews with scholars and crowd-counting experts.". ", "I don't see a parallel between the two," said Miller-Idriss. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department said its policies and training for large-scale demonstrations have been revised, based on internal reviews and recommendations from three outside agencies that investigated police actions following the 2020 mass protests. ", People not vaccinated against COVID-19 came out the best. The new data highlights the danger of the presence of guns during politically charged protests, and raises concerns about continued violence during and after election day, when many Americans anticipate delays, confusion and protests before the winner of the presidential race is confirmed. These groups were motivated by a sense of threat, Miller-Idriss said -- a "precarity" or "fear of something being taken away" they believed they deserve is what signaled the attacks on the Capitol, which she said is different from disenfranchisement felt by those supporting Black Lives Matter. Victor Cazares Jr., 27, Illinois: Cazares was killed by a shot to the head in Cicero in a separate incident on the same day; both deaths have been ruled as homicides. One of two fatal shootings of young black men in Seattles self-declared Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone was not politically motivated, according to ACLEDs review of details in the case, but the June shooting of Antonio Mays Jr, a 16-year-old, was found to be connected to the broader unrest. The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. At least 11 Americans have been killed while participating in political demonstrations this year and another 14 have died in other incidents linked to political unrest, according to new data from a non-profit monitoring political unrest in the United States. Indianapolis police have not verified those claims or released any details about the circumstances of the shooting, and no one has been charged, but ACLED categorized the shooting as potentially politically motivated. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Rep. Bush made history as the first Black Congresswoman to be elected in the state. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. During Wednesday's hearing, several Congress members made impassioned cases for and against impeaching President Trump. ", In a video statement released following the vote, the president condemned last week's violence, but did not take responsibility for his role in the events. The Association detailed the unrest and compiled data from protests between May 25 and July 31 in MCCA member cities, Fox News reports. A man in a scarf raises his fist during protests in the Bronx during June 2020, which will now likely result in a $4-6 million settlement paid by the NYPD to kettled protesters, Others are seen protesting and offering help for anyone who'd been tear-gassed, as well as other items to make protesters more comfortable, New York City will now pay those protesters $21,500 under the proposed settlement agreement, as well as $2,500 to each class member who was given a Desk Appearance ticket and all 'reasonable attorneys fees and costs.'. including 41 on U.S. Capitol grounds, and four people died, . James Scurlock, 22, Nebraska: A violent encounter with a white bar owner, Jake Gardner, during a protest in Omaha on May 30 led to the death of 22-year-old Scurlock, who is black. Protests in Baltimore in April 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray Andrew BurtonGetty Images 2016 2016 saw Black Lives Matter organise many more protests against police brutality. We appear to be experiencing a social change tipping point that is as rare in society as it is potentially consequential.. "One movement, in the case of Black Lives Matter, is really a critique, an attempt to undermine white supremacy. ACLED, a widely cited source for data on civilian casualties in Yemen, has been a non-partisan monitor of protests and violence in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and launched its US Crisis Monitor in July, citing concerns over hate crimes and rising political violence. As of 8 a.m. Friday morning, the Department of Justice opened 98 criminal cases -- a majority of which are federal felony cases, Sherwin said. There are scattered news reports that dont entirely back up each part of the claim, and we found no official figures. The authors of the report say the Trump administration has exacerbated tensions caused by racial inequality and police brutality. James Scurlock, a Black Lives Matter protester with an infant daughter, was shot to death in Omaha in May after a confrontation with a white bar owner outside the mans bar. In Colorado Springs, a mixture of armed and unarmed Black Lives Matter protesters gathered to mark the one year anniversary of the shooting of De'Von Bailey, protesting in the neighborhood of the officer who shot and killed him. Some protesters fainted, or lost consciousness and went into convulsions.'. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Oscar Cainer tells all. The protests, colloquially known as the "Freedom Convoy," began in late January after the Canadian government started requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for drivers crossing the U.S. border.. Some Facebook commenters focused on professional sports leagues support of Black Lives Matter when they read this Facebook post: "BLM injures 1000 police officers kills 36 people and does $8 billion in damage and gets celebrated by pro sports?". Candles and flowers form a tribute to Summer Taylor and Diaz Love during a rally near the King county courthouse on 22 July 2020 in Seattle. In the latter case, what happened at the Capitol in January was an attempt to buttress white supremacy.". In total, the city could spend between $4million to $6million on the settlement. Photo of electric charging station powered by diesel generator is emblematic of the electric vehicle movement. Stephen Yang It is galling, but by now we should be used to the protected. According to the lawsuit, obtained by DailyMail.com, protesters were marching down the Mott Haven section of the Bronx on June 4, 2020, when police surrounded them on 136th Street between 7pm and 7.30pm ahead of a citywide curfew at 8pm. "I think making a connection that there was actually incitement of violence or that there's any equivalence in the violence itself, is just absurd. Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. Rioters that led the insurrection on the Capitol were a mix of "far-right extremists" and self-proclaimed patriots who believe they were called to defend democracy, according to Miller-Idriss. Half of those who said they protested said that this was their first time getting involved with a form of activism or demonstration. But the kettling strategy was broadly defended at the time by Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, who said it was needed because the protesters were defying curfews set after looters ransacked parts of Manhattan. And that catalyst can now be amplified by the fact that individuals probably have more time to engage in protest activity.. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. He was just standing there making sure that everybody is OK, Cazares sister told the Cicero Independiente. Federal authorities launched an active investigation into the attack on the Capitol and there are over 275 open investigations, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin told reporters on a conference call Friday. Ive never seen self-reports of protest participation that high for a specific issue over such a short period, said Neal Caren, associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who studies social movements in the United States. "What Black Lives Matter was trying to bring to the forefront was the ways in which Black and people of color are always over-policed.". Garrett Foster was reportedly carrying an AK-47 rifle when he was shot to death in July by an armed man who had been driving a car through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters in Austin. Right: On 1 June, police clear the street near the White House as protesters demonstrate against the death of George Floyd. As for the numbers claimed in the post, the U.S. Justice Department told us it does not have figures on officer injuries or property damage resulting from civil disturbances, and the FBI said it had no comment. Many of the protesters in the park were armed and on edge, and returned fire when Lopez started shooting, local news outlets reported. According to the Civis Analytics poll, the movement appears to have attracted protesters who are younger and wealthier. 'Many protesters were left injured and bleeding. As the New York Times reported July 3, four recent polls "suggest that about 15 million to 26 million people in the United States have participated in demonstrations over the death of George Floyd and others in recent weeks. Non-violent protesters during the summer faced brute force from federal officers, but rioters were met with minimal federal response. During these speeches, some lawmakers denounced what they called the white supremacy among the Capitol rioters, while others accused Democrats of hypocrisy by supporting Black Lives Matter protests but condemning Trump supporters. David McAtee, 53, Kentucky: McAtee was shot on the morning of June 1 as National Guard troops and local police tried to disperse crowds of protestors in Louisville; his death led to the immediate firing of Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad, as two of the officers involved in the shooting had not activated body cameras. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) analyzed more than 7,750 Black Lives Matter demonstrations in all 50 states and Washington D.C. that took place in the wake of George Floyds death between May 26 and August 22. These figures would make the recent protests the largest movement in the countrys history, according to interviews with scholars and crowd-counting experts.". 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