Dozens rally at Capitol against Gov. Lamont's stay-at-home order

Dozens of protesters rallied from inside their cars in Hartford Monday against Gov. Ned Lamont's executive order to stay home to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

News 12 Staff

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Apr 21, 2020, 10:32 AM

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Updated 1,825 days ago

Dozens of protesters rallied from inside their cars in Hartford Monday against Gov. Ned Lamont's executive order to stay home to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The Libertarian Party of Connecticut hosted the rally in Hartford near Bushnell Theater, which started at the Capitol and went to the governor's residence.

The protesters are workers and business owners who have been forced to stay home because of social distancing measures.

Organizers say with the newest number of coronavirus cases painting a rosier picture, it's time to get back to work.

Lamont responded to the protest, saying that those involved might have a different view if they took a walk through an ICU ward.

Attorney General William Tong came to Lamont's defense, saying in a statement, "His Executive Orders have been both lawful and justified and I am 150% behind him."

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