随着周六肯塔基赛马会的开始，路易斯维尔市见证了极右活动人士的抗议和那些呼吁正义的人布莱娜·泰勒的致命一击肯塔基州路易斯维尔警方。
下午7点02分，当德比郡的马匹正准备进入出发大门时，一架挂着“逮捕杀害布莱娜·泰勒的警察”横幅的小型飞机正在丘吉尔唐斯机场上空盘旋。
周六下午晚些时候，呼吁为泰勒伸张正义的抗议者聚集在离丘吉尔镇不到1英里的一个公园。一些抗议者高呼，“没有正义，就没有德比。”自称是NFAC民兵的成员也来到了公园。
下午早些时候，抗议者之间发生了一场小小的混战。据美国广播公司新闻节目制作人透露，据报道，在一群自称为“爱国者”的武装分子离开路易斯维尔市中心，警察带着防暴装备抵达市中心法院附近的一个公园后，紧张局势平息了。
2020年9月5日，肯塔基州路易斯维尔，丘吉尔唐斯，在肯塔基赛马会第146场比赛前，来宾观看比赛。
真正的，由鲍勃·巴弗特训练的，赢得了比赛，几乎一路领先，击败了最受欢迎的，提兹法律。德比延期举行，观众被禁止入场。
路易斯维尔市警察局也在丘吉尔镇附近的一起明显的家庭暴力事件现场。根据LMP的一份声明，一名受试者因积极的紧急保护令而被通缉，并与一名少年关在一处住宅内。警方称，该名受试者在下午2:30前和平投降，该事件与抗议无关。
在这张2020年8月24日的档案照片中，位于肯塔基州路易斯维尔的杰弗逊广场公园的布莱娜·泰勒纪念馆正在展出。
几名路易斯维尔官员全天都在参与该市的抗议计划。
路易斯维尔市长格雷格·菲舍尔在推特上说:“自从抗议活动开始以来，我们已经看到谣言和错误信息在社交媒体上传播，引起了不必要的担心。”[路易斯维尔市警察局]有一个计划，已经为肯塔基州德比日做好了准备。”
路易斯维尔市在其官方网站上公布了应对德比日抗议活动的计划。在声明中，该市表示，它“完全支持第一修正案的权利”，但“如果活动成为非法，LMPD有计划到位，并准备处理这种情况。”
肯塔基州路易斯维尔的肯塔基赛马日，极右活动分子和自称的民兵聚集在一起举行集会。，2020年9月5日。
“如果有人阻碍交通，在我们的道路上制造危险条件，或者违背财产所有人的意愿侵入私人财产，警察会引用和/或逮捕他们。任何实施暴力或破坏行为的人都将被逮捕。”
肯塔基州州长安迪·贝希尔也承认这个德比日“有很多不同的原因。”
他在一份声明中说:“肯塔基人正在与不平等、不公正和新冠肺炎带来的全球健康大流行病作斗争。”“对于那些今天让你的声音被听到的人，我们将继续倾听。对于今天或假期周末聚集在一起的肯塔基人，我请你们安全地这样做。”
肯塔基州路易斯维尔的肯塔基赛马日，极右活动分子和自称的民兵聚集在一起举行集会。，2020年9月5日。
泰勒于3月13日去世，当时她被路易斯维尔的三名便衣警察——迈尔斯·科斯格罗维、布雷特·汉克森和乔纳森·马丁利中士——枪杀。自那以后，泰勒在与男友合住的公寓里执行了不准敲门的搜查令。肯尼斯·沃克，路易斯维尔和全国其他城市已经成为抗议和反抗议的温床。
7月，一个武装民兵的三名成员在一次明显的事故中被枪杀在路易斯维尔的一次呼吁为泰勒伸张正义的抗议活动中。
肯塔基州路易斯维尔的肯塔基赛马日，极右分子和自称的民兵聚集在一起。，2020年9月5日。
六月，史蒂文·内尔森·洛佩斯被报道有精神病和无家可归的历史，据称向一群抗议者开枪肯塔基州路易斯维尔的杰斐逊广场公园。27岁的泰勒·格特被杀。
Louisville sees protests on Kentucky Derby day
As the Kentucky Derby got underway Saturday, the city of Louisville saw protests from far-right activists and those calling for justice in the aftermath ofBreonna Taylor's fatal shootingby Louisville, Kentucky, police.
As the Derby horses were leaving to get into the starting gates for the 7:02 p.m. post time, a small plane with a banner reading ”Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” was circling Churchill Downs.
Protesters calling for justice for Taylor had gathered at a park less than 1 mile away from Churchill Downs, late Saturday afternoon. Some protesters chanted, "No justice, no Derby." Members of the self-described NFAC militia had also arrived at the park.
Earlier in the afternoon, a small scuffle ensued between groups of protesters. Tensions reportedly calmed down after an armed group of self-described "patriots" left downtown Louisville and police arrived in riot gear at a park near the downtown courthouse, according to an ABC News producer at the site.
Guest watch a race before the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Authentic, trained by Bob Baffert, won the race, leading almost the entire way and knocking off the favorite, Tiz the Law. The Derby was postponed from its usual May running, and spectators were banned from the stands.
Louisville Metro Police were also on the scene of an apparent domestic incident near Churchill Downs. According to a statement from LMP, a subject was wanted on an active emergency protective order, and had barricaded himself inside a residence with a juvenile. The subject surrendered peacefully before 2:30 p.m., police said, and the incident was not related to the protests.
In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, the Breonna Taylor Memorial at Jefferson Square Park is shown in Louisville, KY.
Several Louisville officials have weighed in on the city's plans for protests throughout the day.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer posted on Twitter that "since protests began we've seen rumors & misinformation circulating on social media, causing unnecessary worry. [Louisville Metro Police] has a plan and is ready for Kentucky Derby day."
The city of Louisville posted its plans for dealing with protests on Derby Day on its official website. In the statement, the city said it "fully supports First Amendment rights," but "If activities become unlawful, LMPD has plans in place and is prepared to handle the situation."
Far-right activist and self-described militia members gather for a rally on the day of the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville, KY., Sept. 5, 2020.
"If people are blocking traffic, creating dangerous conditions on our roadways or trespassing on private property against the wishes of the property owner, the police will cite and/or arrest them. Anyone committing violence or vandalism will be arrested," the statement reads.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear also acknowledged that this Derby Day "is very different for many reasons."
"Kentuckians are battling inequities, injustice and a global health pandemic brought on by COVID-19," he said in a statement. "For those who make your voice heard today, we are continuing to listen. For Kentuckians gathering today or over the holiday weekend, I ask you to please do so safely."
Far-right activist and self-described militia members gather for a rally on the day of the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville, KY., Sept. 5, 2020.
Since Taylor's death on March 13, when she was shot after three undercover Louisville officers, Myles Cosgrove, Brett Hankison and Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, executed a no-knock warrant at the apartment she shared with her boyfriend,Kenneth Walker,Louisville and other cities across the nation have become hotbeds of protests and counter-protests.
In July, three members of an armed militiawere shot in an apparent accidentat a protest calling for justice for Taylor in Louisville.
Far-right activists and self-described militia gather on the day of the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5, 2020.
In June, Steven Nelson Lopez who was reported as having a history of mental illness and homelessness,allegedly opened fire into a crowd of protestersin Louisville, Kentucky's, Jefferson Square Park. 27-year-old Tyler Gerth was killed.
