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Terry McAuliffe issues order temporarily barring protests at Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond

By Sean Langille
Published August 18, 2017 9:44pm ET
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Terry McAuliffe issues order temporarily barring protests at Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond
McAuliffe defended the order, saying it does not infringe upon free speech rights; rather it is intended to ensure measures are taken to protect peaceful assembly. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) | Steve Helber

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., issued an executive order Friday halting the issuance of permits and prohibiting demonstrations at Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument.

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