May 31 George Floyd protest news

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6:55 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

Roughly 400 arrests were made in Los Angeles Saturday night

From CNN's Cheri Mossburg

Police officers fire rubber bullets during a protest on Saturday, May 30 in Los Angeles.
Police officers fire rubber bullets during a protest on Saturday, May 30 in Los Angeles. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP

Nearly 400 people were arrested in Los Angeles Saturday night, according to Police Chief Michel Moore, adding that the bulk of those arrests were for looting.

A curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday remains in effect for the entire city.

The chief plans to double the Los Angeles Police Department's workforce Sunday night and 500 National Guard members will join police in maintaining order.

National Guard members will not be patrolling the streets of L.A., but will be stationed at specific businesses in order to protect them from damage, Moore added

"My hope and prayer is that their tenure is short here," Moore said.

National Guard reservists are also on standby for other cities in California, including San Francisco and San Diego, according to Brian Ferguson, spokesman for the state’s Office of Emergency Management.

6:55 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

Miami's curfew will be strictly enforced, mayor says

From CNN's Melissa Alonso

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says peaceful protests are welcome but the city's curfew begins at 8 p.m. and it will be strictly enforced in the Florida city.

"You can be out until right before it gets dark. You can peacefully protest, as many people did yesterday. I'm very proud of the many Miami's that lined the streets that are right behind us and peacefully protesting," Suarez said, alongside community leaders Sunday. 

"There has to be justice, there has to be protests, we have to be hurt. We have to move forward strategically," Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem said at the news conference.

There were 57 people arrested in Miami Saturday during the protests, Suarez said. 

"Some of them are from here, some of them were out of town. But I can tell you that those that were arrested came here to do something, that was a dishonor to the legacy in the life of George Floyd," Suarez said. "We will protect our residents, their safety, and the right to enjoy their city."

Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina says "of the 57 people that were arrested, 13 of those 57 live in the city of Miami."

Some of those who have been arrested are from Michigan, Georgia, New York and at least three people from Minnesota, according to Molina.

 There are several people who were arrested "that won't tell us where they're from," Colina said. 

4:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

More than 40 people were arrested following a night of protests in Pittsburgh

From CNN’s Taylor Romine

Demonstrators gather in a street during a march in Pittsburgh on May 30.
Demonstrators gather in a street during a march in Pittsburgh on May 30. Keith Srakocic/AP

At least 60 buildings were damaged in downtown Pittsburgh during protests last night, according to a series of tweets from the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.

The buildings damaged included small businesses, restaurants and hotels, a tweet said.

At least 44 people were arrested and among those, 16 lived in Pittsburgh, another tweet said.

"We understand that emotions are running high. We will do everything we can to support peaceful protests. And we urge everyone: Be calm, be safe, be Pittsburghers. We will get through this together," the department said.
6:56 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

New York City mayor calls for an investigation into the NYPD's actions Saturday during protests

From CNN's Sheena Jones

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio appointed two people to investigate the New York Police Department after a police cruiser was seen hitting a group of protesters Saturday.

De Blasio appointed Jim Johnson, of the Corporation Counsel, and Department of Investigations Commissioner Margaret Garnett to the task force.

Both were asked to give the mayor's office the initial findings in the next few weeks, de Blasio said.

6:56 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

Curfew announced in Detroit after 84 people were arrested at protests Saturday night

From CNN’s Taylor Romine

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that a curfew will go into effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday for as long as the police chief deems necessary.

All public streets and areas will be closed except to those who are going to and from work, he announced at a news conference Sunday. 

Duggan said he made the decision after the number of people arrested from outside the Detroit area went up last night. 

Duggan said they do not want to arrest people for violating the curfew and will give them "a great opportunity" to go home. 

Arrests: Detroit Police Chief James Craig said police arrested 84 people last night, which was double the arrests from the night before.

Craig said that the majority of arrests were from the metro Detroit area, but not from the city area. Two people were arrested from out of state, one from Ohio and another from Tennessee. 

At least 75% of the arrests last night were from out of the area – an increase from 65% the night before, Duggan said.

A small portion of the protesters are "intent on destruction," he said, and most arrests occurred after 12 a.m. Duggan also said that, according to police investigations, this group appears to be organized. These people have walkie-talkies and supply trucks, he said, and

The city hasn't seen the same amount of destruction and fires as other cities across the US, Duggan said.

3:47 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

Washington governor activates 200 more National Guard members to help with protests in Seattle

From CNN's Artemis Moshtaghian

People walk past a looted store in Seattle on May 30.
People walk past a looted store in Seattle on May 30. Karen Ducey/Getty Images

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee activated an additional 200 members of Washington's National Guard on Sunday in response to a second request from the city of Seattle, a statement from the governor's office said.

The National Guard members will help clean up, protect against property damage and manage crowds and traffic during downtown protests, according to the statement.

Guard personnel will be unarmed and work under the direction of Seattle's leadership.

“Saturday’s disheartening events in Seattle – carried out by a smattering of the thousands of protesters on hand – will not deter the cause of justice. Hundreds of public servants and volunteers are already helping clean up the property damage done," Inslee said.

"I have complete faith that downtown Seattle will recover from this quickly, and the state will help, however we may be of assistance,” he added.

3:29 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

Pennsylvania governor calls for protesters to "honor democracy" by being peaceful

From CNN’s Anna Sturla

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks with the media in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on May 29.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks with the media in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on May 29. Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News/AP

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf asked protesters Sunday to “honor democracy” and be peaceful, saying there is a real problem with injustice in the state and across the country. 

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director David Padfield said staff worked overnight with the National Guard and state agency partners in neighboring states – although many were dealing with similar issues.

The National Guard will be on proactive standby near Pittsburgh and Allegheny county and state police are sending assistance to Philadelphia, he said.

Padfield said, anecdotally, that Philadelphia and Pittsburgh had the most damage after last night.

2:43 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

San Francisco mayor declares curfew after "significant damage to the city"

From CNN's Dan Simon

Damage is seen at a Swarovski store in San Francisco on May 31.
Damage is seen at a Swarovski store in San Francisco on May 31. Jeff Chiu/AP

San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed during a news conference this morning that a city wide curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. today to 5 a.m. Monday.

California has committed 200 law enforcement personnel to assist the San Francisco Police Department, Breed said.

It’s not clear if those personnel will include National Guard members or other law enforcement agencies.

City officials also confirmed that there was “significant damage to the city” last night. There were 10 felony arrests made for looting, Breed said.

3:48 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020

White House staff told to avoid coming into work today due to "ongoing demonstrations"

From CNN’s Kaitlan Collins

Demonstrators gather at Lafayette Park across from the White House on May 30.
Demonstrators gather at Lafayette Park across from the White House on May 30. Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

The White House executive office staff has just received an email urging them to stay away from the White House complex, if possible, Sunday due to “ongoing demonstrations.”

“Due to ongoing demonstrations, please avoid coming to the White House Complex today if it all possible,” the email read, in part. “The White House currently maintains an elevated security posture.”