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May 06, 2022

Fencing, Barricades Added Around Supreme Court Amid Roe Protests

New non-scaleable fence on Capitol Hill just dropped.

Mar 20, 2021

‘I’ve Got To Paint Fast!’: Local Residents Watch As Capitol Fence Razor Wire Comes Down

Capitol Police say with no “credible threat,” the fence is no longer warranted.

Mar 01, 2021

Fencing Comes Down At St. John’s Church, Lafayette Park, After Nearly Nine Months

The fencing around St. John’s Episcopal Church was first erected last June, following former president Donald Trump’s infamous photo-op at the church.

Feb 08, 2021

Eleanor Holmes Norton Introduces Bill To Ban Permanent Fencing Around The Capitol

“There are many state-of-the-art options that wouldn’t needlessly wall off the Capitol complex like a fortress.”

Jan 28, 2021

Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Perimeter Fencing

But D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would not accept extra troops or permanent fencing “as a long-term fixture” in the city.

Feb 22, 2017

Extra Fencing Around The White House To Come Down By March 1

It isn’t related to the protests, according to the National Park Service.

 
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