Friday, 10 September 2021 (YJC)_ Police will reinstall a tall fence around the US Capitol ahead of next week's planned rally by supporters of the people charged in connection with the deadly Jan 6 riot.
Police will reinstall a tall fence around the US Capitol ahead of next week's planned rally by supporters of the roughly 600 people charged in connection with the deadly Jan 6 riot involving backers of former President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the plan said on Thursday (Sept 9).
The fence was erected following the riot and was taken down in July, six months later. It will go back up ahead of the scheduled Sept 18 "Justice for J6" rally in support of the people facing a range of criminal charges stemming from the violence, according to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
One of the sources, a Democratic congressional aide, said information has been collected indicating several right-wing groups are planning to participate in the rally and might be "targeting policemen". The groups could include the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, the aide said.
The Jan 6 rioters had sought to block Congress from formally certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory over Trump, who made false claims of widespread voting fraud.
Rioters fought with police, beating some officers, as they smashed their way into the Capitol, sending lawmakers and then-Vice President Mike Pence fleeing for safety.
Four people died on the day of the riot, one fatally shot by police and three from medical emergencies. A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the following day. Four police officers who took part in the defence of the Capitol later committed suicide.
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