A militia group with no political affiliation stands in front of the governors office after protesters occupied the state Capitol building.
Daily Mail: Incredible scenes at Michigan Capitol as anti-lockdown protesters armed with rifles storm Senate gallery while lawmakers wearing BULLETPROOF VESTS vote against extending Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency
* Demonstrators gathered at Michigan's state Capitol Thursday to protest Gov Gretchen Whitmer's lockdown
* Many people at the protest, including militia group members carrying firearms, stormed the Capitol building
* Men held guns while waiting for state's House of Representatives to vote on Whitmer's state of emergency
* Senators wore bulletproof vests in the House Chamber as protesters shouted from outside: 'Let us in!'
* Ultimately, lawmakers denied the governor's request and passed a resolution authorizing the Speaker of the House to commence legal action, which will challenge the governor's actions during the pandemic
* 'American Patriot Rally' was organized by Michigan United for Liberty, and drew in hundreds of people
Lawmakers were seen wearing bulletproof vests as armed protesters stormed Michigan's Capitol in Lansing just moments before the state's House of Representatives denied Gov Gretchen Whitmer's request to extend her state of emergency.
Photos from inside the Michigan House Chamber showed elected officials wearing bulletproof vests while men holding guns stood above them.
'Directly above me, men with rifles yelling at us. Some of my colleagues who own bullet proof vests are wearing them. I have never appreciated our Sergeants-at-Arms more than today,' Sen Dayna Polehanki tweeted Thursday afternoon.
In Michigan, guns are permitted inside the state's Capitol as long as they are visible and carried with lawful intent.
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WNU editor: I understand why they are frustrated and angry. But this is not right. The U.S. is still a democracy, and Gov Gretchen Whitmer was elected democratically. If you do not agree with her, vote her out in the next election.
More News On Anti-Lockdown Protesters Armed With Rifles Storming Michigan's Senate Gallery
Hundreds protest in Michigan seeking end to governor's emergency powers -- Reuters
Hundreds of protesters, some carrying guns in the state Capitol, demonstrate against Michigan's emergency measures -- NBC
Protesters, some armed, spill into Michigan Capitol building demanding end to stay-at-home order -- ABC News
Protesters Took To The Michigan Capital Thursday Against Governor’s Stay At Home Order -- CBS Detroit