Capitol protesters go to court to challenge Beshear orders

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A group of protesters are suing Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, arguing his pandemic measures are infringing on their right to protest at the state Capitol. The four men are asking a federal judge to declare orders that keep protesters away from Capitol grounds unconstitutional. The suit filed Tuesday is the latest in a recent flurry of challenges to Beshear’s gubernatorial powers during the coronavirus outbreak. The men are organizing a protest at the Capitol later this month but said they “reasonably fear prosecution.” State officials have issued guidelines that relocate protesters to a nearby parking lot.