“White Lives Matter” was held at 11 a.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach. (Video screenshot)
Orange County police prepare for the “White Lives Matter” march on the 11th. The march was held at 11 a.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier. Three people were arrested before 1 p.m. on the 11th. Two people were arrested for violating city code by being loud on the beach. It is not clear why the third person was arrested.
Huntington Beach Police are in the process of deploying police officers in response to possible disagreements among attendees. Police did not provide specific numbers or details on the increase in police presence, but said there will be an increased security presence on site, including ground and air policing arrangements. The hope is to protect the safety of people and community business assets.
Brian Smith, a spokesman for the police department, said that if needed, support will come from other coalition agencies. This is a regular practice when hosting major sporting events, including sporting events, community events, rallies and protests will have similar initiatives.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Carrie Braun, Orange County will be on the scene patrolling to help control and enforce the law. Investigators are also monitoring the situation online, as well as observing whether similar protests will occur elsewhere.
The rally was part of a nationwide rally related to the “White Lives Matter” protests that are being held across the country. The Black Lives Matter group also plans to hold counter-protests at the same time and place. The event comes at a time of anti-Asian hate in the local community, with Ku Klux Klan fliers scattered throughout the Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Villa Park neighborhoods.
On April 5 the Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously to condemn violence and hate crimes against Asian Americans and to denounce white supremacy. Another city-sponsored rally in response to “White Lives Matter” will be held in Central Park on April 18.
Korean-California Senator Dave Min and Senator Tom Umberg, among others, spoke out against the “White Lives Matter” rally.
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