** LEFTIST RIOT ALERT **
As previously reported by Cassandra Fairbanks — Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has issued a preemptive state of emergency for the city ahead of an announcement in the Breonna Taylor case.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is expected to announce whether or not charges will be brought against the police officers involved in the death of Taylor during a knock and announce drug raid on March 13, during which her boyfriend shot at police and they returned fire.
Fischer said that the reason for the state of emergency is the “potential for civil unrest.”
“Our goal is ensuring space and opportunity for potential protesters to gather and express their First Amendment rights after the announcement,” Fischer said in a statement. “At the same time, we are preparing for any eventuality to keep everyone safe.”
The order will allow the mayor to “exercise any of his emergency powers,” including restrictions like curfews. He has also closed five parking garages and banned street parking in some areas.
Attention: Anyone with upcoming business downtown #LMPD pic.twitter.com/FL37wjGpBj
— LMPD (@LMPD) September 22, 2020
A federal judge ordered the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House to close for the week as well.
On Wednesday morning FOX News reporter Matt Finn announced the court decision will be announced at 1:30 PM on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Breonna Taylor grand jury decision to be announced by Kentucky AG 1:30 PM et.
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) September 23, 2020
