Mass anti-lockdown protests like those recently seen in state capitals of Michigan and Pennsylvania have come to Idaho, after a mother was filmed being arrested by police for allowing her children to play at a playground closed by coronavirus 'stay at home' orders.

The incident happened in the city of Meridian, which like most other places across the nation closed down its public parks and recreational facilities for use. It immediately sparked a protest of about 100 people in front of Meridian City Hall in Idaho's third largest city.

40-year old Sara Brady had reportedly been at the playground with a small group of others as part of a 'playdate protest' against the park closure, which they slammed as local government overreach against freedoms of people in the community.