Statue of Raphael Semmes
A statue of the Confederate naval officer Raphael Semmes has been on display in Mobile, Alabama, since June 1900. It was removed on 5 June 2020 during the George Floyd protests.
The city's mayor, Sandy Stimpson, stated that "Moving this statue will not change the past. It is about removing a potential distraction so we may focus clearly on the future of our city". Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall subsequently threatened to prosecute the city, levying a $25,000 fine for removing the statue, if the removal becomes permanent.
