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How all 50 states are responding to the George Floyd protests, from imposing curfews to calling in the National Guard

Cities and states are setting curfews, declaring states of emergency, and calling in the National Guard as protests over the death of George Floyd rage on across the US.

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  • At least 200 cities across at least 27 states (including New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami) have imposed curfews, affecting more than 60 million people, per The Washington Post .
  • in at least 31 states and Washington, DC, per ABC News.
  • Here's a rundown of how all 50 states and DC are responding to the protests.
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As protests over the death of George Floyd sweep the US, many cities and states are responding by setting curfews, bringing in National Guard troops, and declaring states of emergency.

At least 200 cities have imposed evening curfews in at least 27 states, affecting more than 60 million US residents, per The Washington Post .

Most of the curfews don't apply to essential workers, and some only pertain to people gathering in groups.

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The National Guard has been mobilized in at least 31 states and Washington, DC, per ABC News. About 74,000 National Guard members were on duty in the US on Wednesday, the National Guard Bureau said in a press release.

Here's how all 50 states and DC have been responding to the protests.

Curfews

  • Birmingham , Mountain Brook , and Hoover implemented curfews from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on June 1 until further notice.
  • Homewood implemented an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew on June 1 until June 4.
  • Bessemer implemented a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for five days on June 1.
  • Leeds originally imposed a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on May 30 until further notice. Leeds modified the curfew to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.on June 1.
  • Jefferson County commissioners imposed a county-wide 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on June 2 that will last through June 9, per WBRC .
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National Guard Gov. Kay Ivey announced on June 1 that the Alabama National Guard is on stand-by amid the protests.

State of Emergency Alabama hasn't declared a state of emergency, but some mayors have declared a state of emergency, including Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, per NBC , and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato on June 1.

Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

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State of Emergency Alaska has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey set a statewide 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew on May 31. The curfew lifts on June 8 at 5 a.m.

National Guard In the same announcement, Ducey said the National Guard has been mobilized.

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State of Emergency In the same announcement, Ducey declared a state of emergency.

Curfews

National Guard In a June 1 press conference , Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he had activated the National Guard on Saturday, May 30, and that Arkansas would continue to utilize the force.

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State of Emergency Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson declared a state of emergency on June 2, KATV reported .

Curfews

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National Guard California Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized the California National Guard on May 30 after Los Angeles County requested assistance.

State of Emergency Newsom also declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County.

Curfews Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew on May 31, to be lifted on June 1. On June 1, he modified and extended the curfew to be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and to be lifted on June 5.

National Guard Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mobilized the Colorado National Guard in Denver per Hancock's request on May 31.

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State of Emergency Colorado extended its state of emergency due to COVID-19 on May 7 , which is set to expire June 6. Denver declared a state of emergency on May 30 until further notice.

Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Connecticut has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews On May 31, Delaware Online reported that Dover implemented a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew until further notice.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency The State of Delaware has not declared a state of emergency, but Dover officials declared a state of emergency on May 31, Delaware Online reported .

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Curfews

Several cities and counties in Florida have implemented curfews.

National Guard On June 1, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he mobilized 700 troops from the Florida National Guard. On June 3, the Miami Herald reported that DeSantis said he sent 500 of Florida's National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., per a request from the federal government.

State of Emergency

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Curfews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms set a 9 p.m. to sunrise curfew on May 30 until May 31, according to the City of Atlanta Government Facebook page . The curfew was extended on May 31 through sunrise on June 1. On June 1, the curfew was extended to sunrise June 2. On June 2, the curfew was extended to sunrise on June 3. On June 3, the curfew was modified and extended. On June 3 and 4, the curfew is 9 p.m. to sunrise. On June 5, the curfew will be from 8 p.m. to sunrise until the curfew is set to be lifted on June 8.

National Guard Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on May 30 mobilizing up to 1,500 troops from the Georgia National Guard.

State of Emergency Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on May 30 declaring a state of emergency.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Hawaii has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Idaho has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews

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National Guard Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard on May 31.

State of Emergency Pritzker declared a state of disaster for nine counties on June 1.

Curfews

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National Guard Gov. Eric Holcomb activated hundreds of troops from the Indiana National Guard on June 1. Some troops were sent to Indianapolis, while others remain on standby.

State of Emergency Indiana has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews

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National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Iowa has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews No curfews have been announced.

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National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Kansas has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews

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National Guard Gov. Andy Beshear mobilized the Kentucky National Guard in Louisville on May 30.

State of Emergency Kentucky declared a state of emergency on March 6 due to COVID-19. This state of emergency has not been lifted.

No curfews have been announced.

National Guard

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The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency

Louisiana is currently in a state of emergency due to COVID-19, and the order is set to expire on June 5.

Curfews No curfews have been announced.

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National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Maine is currently in a state of emergency due to COVID-19, and the order is set to expire on June 11.

Curfews No curfews have been announced in Maryland.

National Guard On June 2, the Baltimore Sun reported that Lt. Jennifer Alston, a public affairs officer for the Guard, said that 120 troops from the Maryland National Guard were mobilized in Washington, D.C.

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State of Emergency Maryland has not declared a state of emergency.

Curfews Boston imposed a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew due to COVID-19 on March 23, and it's still in effect.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

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State of Emergency Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency until further notice due to COVID-19 on March 10. The order is still in effect.

Curfews

National Guard The Michigan National Guard is currently in use to combat COVID-19.

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State of Emergency

Curfews Gov. Tim Walz announced a two-day curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m on May 29. On May 31, he extended the curfew one more day. On June 1, he further extended the curfew to June 3 and modified the hours from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. On June 3, Walz further extended the curfew until June 5. Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed, has been the epicenter of the national protests.

National Guard Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard on May 28.

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State of Emergency Minnesota is currently in a state of emergency due to COVID-19, but Walz said that the State Emergency Operations Center is being utilized for the coronavirus as well as demonstrations in St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard 400 troops from the Mississippi National Guard were activated in Washington, D.C., WTOK reported on June 3.

State of Emergency Mississippi is in a state of emergency due to COVID-19.

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Curfews

National Guard Missouri Gov. Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard on May 30.

State of Emergency Parson declared a state of emergency on May 30.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Montana has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews

National Guard Gov. Pete Picketts deployed the National Guard in both Omaha and Lincoln on Sunday, May 31.

State of Emergency The governor has not announced a state of emergency, but Omaha's mayor declared a state of emergency for the city on May 31.

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Curfews

National Guard The Nevada National Guard was activated in Reno on Saturday, May 30.

State of Emergency Gov. Sisolak has not proclaimed a state of emergency, but Reno's mayor declared a state of emergency on May 31.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

State of Emergency New Hampshire has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency New Jersey's governor has not declared a state of emergency, but Syracuse and Onondaga County declared states of emergency on May 31.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency New Mexico has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized in New York.

State of Emergency

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Curfews

National Guard Gov. Roy Cooper deployed the National Guard in Raleigh and Charlotte after the cities requested assistance.

State of Emergency

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Curfews Fargo issued a 10 p.m. curfew on May 30 until further notice.

National Guard North Dakota Gov.Doug Burgum activated the National Guard on May 31.

State of Emergency Gov. Burgumdeclared a state of emergency on May 31.

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Curfews

National Guard Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine mobilized the National Guard in Columbus on May 31.

State of Emergency

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Curfews Oklahoma City imposed a 10 p.m to 5 a.m. curfew on May 31, which lifted on June 2.

National Guard Gov. Kevin Stitt activated the National Guard in Tulsa and Oklahoma City on June 2.

State of Emergency Oklahoma's governor has not declared a state of emergency, but Oklahoma City's mayor proclaimed a state of emergency on June 1.

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Curfews Portland set an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on May 31 , which was extended on June 1 and then lifted on June 2.

National Guard Oregon Gov. Kate Brownactivated the National Guard in Portland on June 1.

State of Emergency Gov. Brown has not declared a state of emergency, but Portland's mayor proclaimed a state of emergency on May 31.

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Curfews

State of Emergency Gov. Wolf declared a state of emergency on May 30.

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Curfews

State of Emergency Gov. Raimondo has not declared a state of emergency, but Cumberland declared a state of emergency on June 2.

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Curfews

National Guard The National Guard has not been activated within South Carolina, but Gov. Henry McMastersaid the troops were on alert on May 31.

State of Emergency Gov. McMaster has not declared a state of emergency due to the protests, but the state has been under a state of emergency due to COVID-19 since March 13.

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Curfews Sioux Falls imposed a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew on May 31, which was lifted on June 1.

National Guard South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem activated the National Guard on May 31 in Sioux Falls.

State of Emergency Gov. Noem has not proclaimed a state of emergency, but Sioux Falls declared a state of emergency on May 31.

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Curfews

National Guard Tennessee Gov. Bill Leemobilized the National Guard across the state on May 31.

State of Emergency

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Curfews

National Guard The Texas National Guard was deployed in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin on May 30.

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State of Emergency

Curfews Salt Lake City imposed an 8 p.m. curfew on May 30, to lift at 6 a.m on June 1. The mayor then modified the curfew to be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on June 1, and extended it until June 8. The curfew lifted early on June 3.

National Guard Gov. Gary Herbert deployed the National Guard in Salt Lake City on May 30.

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State of Emergency Gov. Herbert declared a state of emergency on June 1 "due to civil unrest."

Curfews No curfews have been announced in Vermont.

National Guard The National Guard has not been activated.

State of Emergency Vermont has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews

National Guard Gov. Ralph Northam sent National Guard troops to Virginia Beach on Monday, June 1.

State of Emergency Gov. Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia on May 31.

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Curfews

National Guard Gov. Jay Insleeordered a statewide activation of the National Guard on May 31.

State of Emergency Gov. Insleehas not declared a state of emergency, but Seattle declared a civil emergency .

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Curfews Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser imposed an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on May 31, and it expired on June 1. On June 1, Bowser imposed a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew , which expired on June 3. On June 3, Bowser imposed an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew , and it expired on June 4.

National Guard National Guard troops from around the US were deployed in Washington, DC, on Saturday, May 30 to help police and Secret Service block off the White House.

State of Emergency Washington, DC, has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency West Virginia has not declared a state of emergency.

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Curfews

National Guard The National Guard was deployed on May 31 in Milwaukee, Madison, and Kenosha.

State of Emergency Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has not issued a state of emergency, but Madison declared a state of emergency on May 30.

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Curfews No curfews have been announced.

National Guard The National Guard has not been mobilized.

State of Emergency Wyoming has not declared a state of emergency.

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