Stay-home orders draw demonstrations across U.S. (30 images)

Protesters assembled Friday at the California state Capitol to rally against an extension of restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Similar sentiments were displayed in the streets of New York City and Ohio, while demonstrators in Washington, D.C., turned out in support of safety measures for front-line workers at essential businesses.

Protesters rally urging the reopening of California at the Capitol in Sacramento on May 1. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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Thousands showed up to urge an end to "shelter in place" because of coronavirus, social distancing, closure of non-essential businesses and to campaign for President Donald Trump in Sacramento. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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California Highway Patrol officers tussle with demonstrators at the Capitol in Sacramento. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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A demonstrator wears an American flag bandanna. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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