Protesters oppose Gov. Whitmer's stay-home order at Capitol

Protesters descend on the Michigan Capitol building to oppose the executive orders Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Counter-protestor Ian Engle, left, of Lansing argues with Michigan United for Liberty team member Dylan Montroy, right, of Sterling Heights on the capitol lawn.

A Michigan State Police officer peers out from inside the capital building at protestors outside.

Protestors drive by, honk, and hold signs outside the capital building.

The Dickens family from left to right; Ethan, 11, Alexis, 15, Charlotte, 9, and their mother Melissa from Hillsdale County joined the protest.

Kaitlyn Phil of Marysville stands in support of Gov. Whitmer and her stay-home orders.

This man (who didn't want to be identified) says he founded the Michigan Nerf Militia to make fun of Michigan militias.

Protesters wearing military fatigues, with weapons strapped across their bodies descend on the Michigan Capitol Thursday to oppose the executive orders Gov.Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Daleleen (she would only give her first name) of White Pigeon, Michigan yells during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Counter protestors stands for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose her executive orders issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

This counter-protester has a physical 6-foot barrier around himself during a protest at the state Capitol.

Michigan State Police troopers patrol the protest on bikes.

A man who says he founded the Michigan Nerf Militia to make fun of Michigan militias argues with protesters outside the state Capitol building in Lansing.

A man who says he founded the Michigan Nerf Militia to make fun of Michigan militias points a Nerf gun at protesters demonstrating in opposition to the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Protesters stand on the state Capitol steps to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A counter protester stands for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A counter protester stands for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose her executive orders issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Robert and Michelle Saari of Bridgman, Mich. brought to the protest Robert's 'service duck' Fro, for emotional support.

Michigan State Police stand guard at the lower entrance to the Capitol building.

Protesters holding assault rifles stand outside the Michigan state Capitol building in protest of the executive orders Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

An unknown protestor carries a sign down a Lansing street in front of the state Capitol.

Knut Hill, built a contraption to help him counter-protest using social distancing and promoting messages from his friends that felt it would be hypocritical to be at the protest.

Clay Coey of Lansing waves a flag on the street in front of the Capitol as cars pass by and honk in support.

Michigan State trooper stands guard at the lower entrance to state Capitol building beside a protestors strapped with deadly weapons.

Mike Spohn of Detroit stands on the capital lawn with an large gun strapped to his body during the protest

Craig Ladyman of Rockford holds his rifle during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Rob Schneider, center, and Mike Renner, right, both of Royal Oak march in protest. Renner, born in Hungary, escaped from Europe during World War II. The crest on the front of the drum is his family's crest from the Carpathian Saxons.

Joel Gardner from Lansing wears a gas mask at the protest.

Katharina Huss, left, of Shelby Township is here to "fight for freedom, speech, and worship." Huss is an immigrant from Austria. Renea Knight, right, from Muskegon is a veteran who is protesting because she "feels like I'm in prison in my own home".

Mark Fortom, Macomb County Republican Chairman, flies the Gadsden flag at the protest.

Christine Wofford of Canton holds a sign during the protest, a twist on Gov. Whitmer's 'Fix the Damn Roads' campaign pledge.

Rob Saari who came from Bridgman brought his children and his service ducks out to the Capitol protest. They also carried a sign that said "Duck Whitmer."

Rob Saari who came from Bridgman brings his “service ducks" to the Capitol protest.

Two protesters pose for a photo outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday, May 14, 2020, during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions.

Protesters carry signs meant to look like prison bars at the Michigan Capitol.

A fake machine gun is mounted atop a protester's car.

Protesters gather on the Capitol lawn during the "Judgement Day" protest Thursday, May 14, 2020.

A participant in a protest at the Michigan Capitol on Thursday, May 14, 2020, uses his sign as an umbrella as rain fell on the event.

A protester takes shelter from heavy rain under a tree during a protest at the state Capitol.

Protesters listen to speakers during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Protesters listen to speakers during a protest at the state Capitol.

Warren city councilman Eddie Kabacinski holds a flag during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Protesters listen to a speaker during the protest at the state Capitol.

Protesters listen to a speaker during a protest at the state Capitol.

Protesters in Lansing get an early start on Thursday, May 14, 2020, demonstrations by hanging a sign above the Capitol stairs.

Protesters express themselves during a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Protesters listen as a speaker addresses a protest at the state Capitol to oppose the executive orders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Craig Ladyman of Rockford also attended the April 30 protest and said the widespread attention on that protest has made the Lansing Capitol "the spearhead of the world in terms of our liberty." "Just as this coronavirus spreads so can liberty,” he said.

TV interviews an unmasked protest attendee.

A protester stands in the rain at the Michigan Capitol.

Protesters at the Michigan State Capitol building.

Anthony Jukuri, 36, covers himself with an American flag and watches the protest in the rain.

Christina Jankauskas and her mom Karen, of Macomb Township, said they want more transparency from the gov and to lift the lockdown. Karen, 70, was here on Apr 30 as well. "I’m tired of this woman putting us on lockdown," Christina said. "We aren’t prisoners. We are constituents.”

Protesters on the steps of the Capitol building.

Protesters hold signs during a rally against Michigan's coronavirus stay-at-home order at the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Protesters hold signs during a rally against Michigan’s coronavirus stay-at-home order at the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Thursday, May 14, 2020.