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George Floyd protests in California

George Floyd protests in California
Part of George Floyd protests
Protest in Sacramento on June 7
DateMay 28, 2020 – May 26, 2021 (11 months and 4 weeks)
Location
California, United States
Caused by
Casualties
Death(s)2
Map
Cities in California in which a protest with about 100 or more participants was held ()

In 2020, a series of protests took place in California related to the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while in police custody. On May 31, 2020, the California Department of Human Resources advised "all state departments with offices in downtown city areas" to close on June 1.[3]

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  2. ^ a b Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Hong, Jae C. (May 31, 2020). "Many state offices in California cities ordered to close". sacbee. Retrieved June 1, 2020.