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George Floyd protests lead to curfews in L.A., Chicago

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- While New York did not establish a curfew for Saturday night, the country's second and third largest cities did.

Los Angeles' curfew is 8 p.m. Chicago's curfew is 9 p.m. 


The curfews are in response to the violent demonstrations over the past few days across the country.

Here's other cities with curfews:

MINNEAPOLIS - 8 P.M.

"A nighttime curfew is imposed in all public places within the city of Minneapolis, including streets, from 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, until 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020," read a tweet from the city.

⚠️ A nighttime curfew is imposed in all public places within the city of Minneapolis, including streets, from 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, until 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Here's what you need to know. https://t.co/FKTGdNbLeg

— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) May 30, 2020

"The curfew has been expanded to the entire city to keep Angelenos safe. People in the City of Los Angeles are required to stay indoors tonight, starting at 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning," Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted. "Traveling to and from work, seeking or giving emergency care, and emergency responders are exempt."

CHICAGO - 9 P.M.

The curfew has been expanded to the entire city to keep Angelenos safe. People in the City of Los Angeles are required to stay indoors tonight, starting at 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) May 31, 2020

"I have signed a local state of emergency declaration, ordering a curfew that takes effect at 10 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Sunday after some protesters began to burn police cars at the Miami Police Station," Mayor Carlos Gimenez tweeted.

I have signed a local state of emergency declaration, ordering a curfew that takes effect at 10 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Sunday after some protesters began to burn police cars at the Miami Police Station. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Ah7TfeM28X

— Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez (@MayorGimenez) May 31, 2020

"As a result of the recent acts of violence demonstrated throughout the city, Mayor @KeishaBottoms has signed an Executive Order establishing a curfew in the entire territorial jurisdiction of the City of Atlanta. Curfew will begin at 9:00 p.m. tonight and end at sunrise 5/31/2020," read a tweet from the city.

As a result of the recent acts of violence demonstrated throughout the city, Mayor @KeishaBottoms has signed an Executive Order establishing a curfew in the entire territorial jurisdiction of the City of Atlanta. Curfew will begin at 9:00 p.m. tonight and end at sunrise 5/31/2020 pic.twitter.com/Rf1lFWHUcE

— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) May 30, 2020

"I will soon be signing an emergency order and the @CityofSeattle will be imposing a 5 pm curfew soon," tweeted Mayor Jenny Durkan. "Crowds need to disburse from downtown immediately."

I will soon be signing an emergency order and the @CityofSeattle will be imposing a 5 pm curfew soon. Crowds need to disburse from downtown immediately.

— Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) May 30, 2020