Virginia Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Pro-Gun Rally
Concerned about a reprise of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville in 2017, Gov. Ralph Northam says he's declaring a state of emergency ahead of a pro-gun rally and lobby day on Monday.
by Sarah McCammon
Jan 15, 2020
1 minute
Fearing potential violence, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is declaring a state of emergency and banning firearms and other weapons on the capitol grounds in Richmond ahead of a gun-rights demonstration planned for next week.
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