'It's a fear for my life' | State lawmakers react to potential armed protests at state capitols Lawmakers, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies weigh in on the threats made about potentially violent protests in every state capitol. Author: Kailey Tracy Updated: 8:45 PM EST January 12, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawmakers and law enforcement across the country are on alert, preparing for potential armed protests. It comes after the FBI sent a memo to law enforcement across the country warning of potential armed protests at all 50 state capitol buildings from Jan. 16 through Inauguration Day. The FBI also said it has received information about a group calling for the "storming" of state, local and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings if President Donald Trump is removed from office before his term is up.