Memphis mayor extends city curfew for third night
Published: Jun. 3, 2020 at 1:18 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has extended his curfew for the City of Memphis.
The city has announced the curfew will remain in effect Wednesday night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Strickland first issued a civil emergency and curfew on Monday in an attempt to prevent protests from becoming violent.
The mayor says people do have a right to assemble for non-violent protests. However, the demonstrations must end by 10 p.m.
The civil emergency will last until June 8.
To view the full civil emergency, click here.
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