Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters gathered in Springfield, Illinois, on Friday afternoon to rally against Gov. JB Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order.
Most of the demonstrators who participated in the rally outside the Capitol did not wear face coverings or adhere to social distancing guidelines meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
While many in the crowd carried signs calling for an end to the weeks-long lockdown, some protesters were seen displaying signs of hatred and anti-Semitic