Ginther enacts curfew for Columbus, DeWine activates National Guard amid continuing protests

Ginther enacts curfew for Columbus, DeWine activates National Guard amid continuing protests

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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has announced a citywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., part of government officials' response to ongoing protests over the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. The curfew "remains in place until it is rescinded," Ginther said during a Saturday evening press conference. He said the curfew is not intended to restrict citizens' ability to exercise their free speech rights, but to allow the city to better protect its residents and infrastructure. “I understand…

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