US: Ongoing teachers' protest in Indianapolis (Indiana state) November 19

Event

As of Tuesday afternoon (local time), November 19, thousands of teachers have congregated outside of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis (Indiana state) to call for higher wages. More than half of the state's nearly 300 school districts have been shut down on Tuesday as a result of the rally. The protest is slated to end around 15:00.

A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected near the protest site.

Advice

Individuals in Indianapolis are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public gatherings as a precaution, budget additional time for travel, anticipate transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.