Confederate flag to come down at South Carolina Statehouse
Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds, saying the symbol is too painful to promote. Police set barricades around the flag ahead of a 10 am Friday ceremony to furle it and store it in a relic room following Charleston church massacre’s impact on the state.
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South Carolina moves to remove Confederate flag after killings
Nationally, leaders say the shooting, linked to Dylann Roof who has not pled to nine counts of murder, spurred action. Governor Haley pressed lawmakers to vote down the flag, then praised forgiveness shown by Emanuel AME survivors and families. The flag removal bill passed in the Senate but faced long House debate with amendments, as supporters argued the flag had been hijacked by racists and symbolized oppression.
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Group seeks to keep Confederate plates
The Sons of Confederate Veterans vow to oppose Virginia’s move to banish the Confederate battle flag from specialty license plates. They will travel to US District Court in Danville on July 31 to challenge the end of the injunction allowing plates. Governor McAuliffe has urged phased removal, citing divisive imagery after Charleston and a Supreme Court ruling on Confederate plates.
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