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Jan 15, 2021

Where To Get Inauguration Day Food And Drink Specials In D.C.

Stream the inauguration from home and enjoy these presidential specials.

Jan 15, 2021

The National Mall Will Temporarily Close To The Public For Inauguration

The National Park Service said that domestic violent extremists “could exploit upcoming events to engage in or justify violence.”

Oct 19, 2020

Low-Flying Helicopters Above D.C. Are Assessing Radiation Prior To Inauguration

The helicopters “will measure naturally occurring background radiation” to help ensure public safety during the day’s events.

Jan 21, 2020

Journalists Are Suing D.C. In Latest Lawsuit Over Police Handling Of Inauguration Protests

The lawsuit alleges that the two freelance journalists have suffered severe emotional distress as well as reputational damage due to their experiences during their arrest and prosecution.

Sep 27, 2019

Lawsuit Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Arrests On Inauguration Day Can Go Forward, Judge Rules

“This case is about making sure that dissent is respected and protected in the future,” says one of the plaintiffs.

Jul 11, 2018

Report: Police Used Pepper Spray And Sting Balls ‘Inappropriately’ During Inauguration Protests

While the Police Foundation found that most officers acted professionally, the report says cops were overworked and undertrained for the protests.

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.

 
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