AG Kaul: Statement on recent Wisconsin events

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding recent events in Wisconsin.   “Two days ago, I issued a statement condemning the torture and murder of George Floyd. The outrageous conduct that led to his death occurred over the course of several minutes, but it was 400 years in the making. We must do more to fight racism and discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity.   “Those who have engaged in protests calling for reform must not be confused with those participating in looting, vandalism, and violence. The latter group, unlike peaceful protestors, are

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Additional Wisconsin National Guard troops mobilized to support civil authorities

Wisconsin’s adjutant general mobilized additional Citizen Soldiers from the Wisconsin National Guard May 31 in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities in Madison as the mission to support Milwaukee continues. More Citizen Soldiers and Airmen were also alerted Sunday to be ready to mobilize, if civil authorities around the state requested further assistance, and troops stand ready to assist elsewhere in the state, if needed. Approximately 125 Wisconsin National Guard troops from the Guard’s Quick Reaction Force arrived in Milwaukee May 30 to assist state and local law enforcement in preserving public safety and the ability of individuals

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Wisconsin National Guard: Troops mobilized in support of Milwaukee civil authorities

CONTACT: Capt. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 Approximately 125 Citizen Soldiers from the Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to state active duty today at the request of Gov. Tony Evers in response to a request for assistance from civil authorities in Milwaukee. The Soldiers are part of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Quick Reaction Force, and they stand ready to support state and local law enforcement in preserving public safety as well as the ability of individuals to exercise their rights to peacefully demonstrate. Wisconsin’s adjutant general mobilized members of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty under direction from Gov. Evers

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Milwaukee

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — At the request of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Gov. Tony Evers today authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Milwaukee community’s response to agitators that have disrupted peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a)5. of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor is ordering into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard necessary to support local law enforcement in Milwaukee County, beginning immediately. Specifically, the governor is

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AG Kaul: Statement on recent Wisconsin events

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding recent events in Wisconsin.   “Two days ago, I issued a statement condemning the torture and murder of George Floyd. The outrageous conduct that led to his death occurred over the course of several minutes, but it

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Gov. Evers: Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Milwaukee

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — At the request of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Gov. Tony Evers today authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Milwaukee community’s response to agitators that have disrupted

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