GREEN BAY (NBC 26) -- A curfew for Green Bay will take effect Monday night starting at 9 p.m. and will be lifted June 3 at 6 a.m.
The curfew comes after violence broke out during protests Sunday night in the city's downtown area. People were out protesting the killing of George Floyd.
The city says the curfew only pertains to people gathering in groups. Police will not pull over residents who are going to work, "or are otherwise engaged in lawful activity".
Curfew in GB, 9pm 6.1 to 6 am on 6.3. All businesses may be open during curfew: health care, licensed establishments, offices, factories, services, retail, offices, for workers and patrons. No mass gatherings.
— City of Green Bay (@CityofGreenBay) June 1, 2020
Protests should conclude by 9 p.m., the city says, and may begin after 6 a.m.
All residents should stay at home after 9 p.m. unless working or are otherwise engaged in lawful activity.
The Oneida Nation says it respects Green Bay's curfew.
The Oneida Nation will be closing the West Mason Street Casino on Monday night at 8 pm as well as the Oneida One Stop Convenience Stores located in Green Bay will close at 9 p.m., so employees may travel home safely.
The Oneida West Mason Street Casino will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning June 2nd and will resume normal hours on June 3rd . The Oneida One Stop Convenience Stores will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning tomorrow June 2nd and will resume normal hours on June 3rd .
