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Jan 12, 2021

Here’s What We Know About The Plans For Inauguration

Joe Biden’s team is encouraging guests to stay home for this year’s inauguration.

Jan 11, 2021

D.C. Mayor Bowser Says Inauguration Should Remain Public, But Calls For Enhanced Security

The mayor is urging the federal government to cancel all public demonstrations on federal property in D.C., saying the threat of extremist activity must be taken seriously.

Dec 15, 2020

Biden’s Inaugural Committee Discourages People From Traveling To D.C. For Ceremony

The inauguration ceremony’s presence in D.C. “will be extremely limited.”

Jul 06, 2018

Prosecutors Are Dismissing Rioting Charges Against Remaining Inauguration Protesters

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of D.C. did not include one defendant’s name in the motion to dismiss, however.

Jun 14, 2018

DOJ Drops Felony Charges Against Eight More Inauguration Protesters. What Exactly Is Going On With Those Rioting Cases?

It’s the latest in a slew of dismissals from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Oct 31, 2017

D.C. Police Spent $300,000 On Weapons, Equipment For Inauguration

The Office of Police Complaints is looking into whether that’s “appropriate.”

Oct 13, 2017

Government Fights For Inauguration Protesters’ Facebook ‘Likes’ And Reams Of Other Data

People involved with the planning of protests on Inauguration Day in D.C. were in court to fight a search warrant that would require Facebook to give prosecutors 90 days-worth of their account information.

Sep 28, 2017

Prosecutors Are Demanding Facebook’s Data On Inauguration Protesters. The ACLU Is Trying To Stop Them

“Opening up a person’s Facebook account can open up a person’s entire life.”

Sep 15, 2017

Judge Denies Motions To Dismiss Rioting Charges Against Inauguration Day Protesters

The trials will move forward.

Aug 25, 2017

Anti-Trump Protest Website Host Needs To Give Government User Data, Judge Rules

But the court will oversee federal prosecutors’ search of the information.

 
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