From Linda Voice Desk - News Department: Governor Ducey declared state of emergency following protests

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Governor Ducey announced on Twitter that after speaking with local leaders, he has declared a statewide Declaration of Emergency with a curfew in place starting at 8 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. and will expire at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8 unless if is extended further.

"At the request of local leaders and in coordination with state and local law enforcement, I’m issuing a statewide Declaration of Emergency and curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight and effective for one week,” said Governor Ducey. 

Any violation of the curfew will result in six months of jail with a fine of $2500 as it will be a class 1 misdemeanor. 

According to a press release from Governor Ducey, all people are prohibited from "using, standing, sitting, traveling, or being present on any public street or in any public place" unless they are law enforcement, medical personnel, part of the National Guard, or authorized by the state. "Individuals traveling directly to and from work; attending religious services; commercial trucking and delivery services; obtaining food; caring for a family member, friend, or animal; patronizing or operating private businesses; seeking medical care or fleeing dangerous circumstances; and travel for any of the above services," will also be exempt.