A few hundred Texans flout social distancing guidelines at the Texas Capitol during a "You Can't Close America" rally encouraged by the alt-right website Infowars. Attendees protested government policies aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus as overly restrictive and a violation of Americans' constitutional rights.
Austin, TX USA April 18, 2020: A few hundred Texans flout social distancing guidelines at the Texas Capitol during a "You Can't Close America" rally encouraged by the alt-right website Infowars. Attendees protested government policies aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus as overly restrictive and a violation of Americans' constitutional rights. The day before the rally,Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced relaxed restrictions on business starting next week. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/Alamy Live News
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