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A temporary fence surrounds the California State Capitol Thursday, Jan 14, 2021.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized 1,000 National Guard troops to shield the Capitol and critical infrastructure ahead of anticipated demonstrations and potential violence leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next Wednesday.
“We’re treating this very seriously and deploying significant resources to protect public safety, critical infrastructure and First Amendment rights,” Newsom said in a video announcement Thursday. “But let me be clear: There will be no tolerance for violence.”