Fencing outside U.S. Capitol is expected to return ahead of the 'Justice for J6' rally, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to ABC News.
Fencing will be reinstated around Capitol Hill due to growing safety concerns ahead of a Sept. 18 rally in support of those arrested during the Jan. 6 insurrection.Fencing outside U.S. Capitol is expected to return ahead of the"Justice for J6" rally, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to ABC News."Justice for J6" is being billed by organizers as a protest for defendants who are being detained by the government in connection to the January insurrection at the Capitol.
"We are closely monitoring Sept. 18 and we are planning accordingly," said Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger."After Jan. 6, we made department-wide changes to the way we gather and share intelligence internally and externally. I am confident the work we are doing now will make sure our officers have what they need to keep everyone safe."
Additionally, the FBI Washington Field Office said they are working closely with state local and federal partners.Workers remove security fencing as a reduction in heightened security measures after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, July 10, 2021.
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