Op-ed: The misinformation and lies that fueled the attack on the U.S. Capitol are being revived in our state houses across the country, including in Pennsylvania.
State leaders say volatile mix of groups could challenge law enforcement
Tim Craig, Holly Bailey and Matthew D. LaPlante, The Washington Post
Jan. 15, 2021
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A barricade surrounds the perimeter of the North Carolina State Capitol as a pedestrian walks past on Jan. 15, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.Washington Post photo by Joshua Lott
Governors and other local officials are worried that while high-profile groups like the Proud Boys are encouraging their members to stay away from protests this weekend, other heavily armed and politically motivated extremists could gather in state capitals, leading to violent clashes and creating anxiety for law enforcement trying to prepare, several top-ranking state officials said Friday.
Although many governors say there are no credible threats against their capitols, states coast-to-coast are preparing for possible unrest in the coming days.
Michigan National Guard preparing for armed protest at Capitol Sunday
Updated Jan 15, 2021;
Posted Jan 15, 2021
Crews install perimeter fencing around the Michigan Capitol and other buildings in downtown Lansing on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Law enforcement officials are increasing security around the Capitol in anticipation of armed protests on Jan. 17. (Nicole Hester | MLive.com)
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Michigan law enforcement agencies are increasing security around the state Capitol to prevent possible violence at armed demonstrations planned before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
The Michigan National Guard, FBI, State Police and Lansing-area officials held a press briefing Friday to outline security measures in downtown Lansing ahead of protests on Sunday, Jan. 17. Michigan State Police Col. Joseph Gasper said online groups planning marches on state capitols in all 50 states raised concerns after a pro-Trump mob sieged the U.S. Capitol in violent riots last wee