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Gov. Josh Shapiro releases statement about planned demonstrations
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement on Thursday about planned demonstrations across the state this weekend called "No Kings."
- The demonstrations are organized in opposition to an Army 250th anniversary event planned in Washington D.C., which also falls on President Trump's birthday and occurs amid rising national tensions.
- Shapiro said his administration is coordinating with Philadelphia's Parker Administration and local officials statewide to ensure demonstrations remain lawful, peaceful, and orderly.
- He emphasized that violence is never an appropriate response to political disagreements, and that acts of destruction and disorder will not be tolerated in Pennsylvania, while affirming the state's commitment to safeguarding the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
- Shapiro stated he will resist any efforts by President Trump to send federal forces to Pennsylvania, describing the president’s approach in Los Angeles as highly risky, and emphasized his commitment to protecting both public safety and constitutional rights.
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The Indiana Gazette OnlineSchawl, Shapiro issue caution regarding upcoming weekend
Advisories are issued about the upcoming weekend by Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Gov. Shapiro: ‘Remain peaceful’ while protesting Trump this weekend
In a press statement, Shapiro said “all protests and demonstrations must remain peaceful, lawful, and orderly,” and that violence and destruction are “unacceptable” and “not an answer to any political differences.”
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