During the first weekend after France began easing its Covid-19 lockdown, a Yellow Vest gathering took place at Place de la République despite a ban on the demonstration. Politis later identified the date and location while discussing the policing of public space. The episode shows how public-health restrictions intersected with an ongoing dispute over the right to protest.
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What happened at Place de la République on 16 May 2020?
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Explanation
Politis identified the gathering during the first weekend after lockdown easing.