Capitol Police bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally in support of Jan. 6 alleged rioters
By: Louis Casiano (Fox News)
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The U.S. Capitol Police are preparing in advance of a rally slated to be held Saturday by Trump supporters in support of those arrested in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol after law enforcement leaders were caught off-guard at the time.
The "Justice for J6" will be held at the Union Square plaza on the west lawn of the Capitol and is being put on by Look Ahead America, led by Matt Braynard, an ex-campaign employee for former President Trump.
Fencing will be erected around the Capitol ahead of the rally, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said Monday. Security fencing was initially erected days after the violent Capitol breach that occurred just after Trump held a large rally in an effort to overturn his election defeat.
Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
"We are here to protect everyone's First Amendment right to peacefully protest," Manger said in a statement. "I urge anyone who is thinking about causing trouble to stay home. We will enforce the law and not tolerate violence."
Saturday's gathering is intended to support those arrested in the wake of the riot and to demand justice for Ashli Babbitt, a California woman who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer. The USCP officer who shot her will not face disciplinary action.
At least five police officers who responded to the riot have taken their own lives in the months since. The USCP said over the weekend it has recommended disciplinary action in six cases after an internal review of officer behavior on Jan. 6.
More than 700 people have since been arrested in the wake of the attack, the Justice Department said. The attack occurred as lawmakers were certifying President Biden's election victory, thereby interrupting a peaceful transfer of power. The angry mob swarmed the building, prompting lawmakers and staffers to flee, and engaged in violent confrontations with law enforcement officers.
In a video, Braynard called those facing charges for their alleged actions during the deadly riot "political prisoners," saying they have been treated unfairly. He urged anyone planning on attending Saturday's event to behave peacefully.
In an effort to not be caught flat-footed, the USCP said Monday it has issued an emergency declaration that will go into effect at the start of the rally. The declaration will allow Capitol Police leaders to deputize outside law enforcement officers. In addition, the USCP has obtained additional equipment and created an incident response plan.
The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the razor fence around the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 18. U.S. Fencing around the area will be errected ahead of Saturday's "Justice for J6" rally in supporters of those charged inthe deadly Jan. 6 riot inthe Capitol. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
On Monday, Manger, along with the sergeants-at-arms in both chambers on Congress, briefed lawmakers on intelligence gathered ahead of the event, The Hill reported.
"They seemed very, very well prepared — much better prepared than before Jan. 6. I think they're ready for whatever might happen," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said.
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So, "Justice for J6" is going to have a rally in DC Saturday. Schumer say's we will be very well prepared. Are they going to be prepared for the violent groups that will inevitably show up looking to confront the "Justice" group?
Or are they only going to arrest those who are holding the event?
I personally think this group is destined for a lot of trouble. My hunch is they have already been infiltrated by the FBI.
... her justice has been served.
I think if this get together turns out to be peaceful and respectful, the left will be so demoralized and have apoplectic fit. I will laugh my head off!
I have very little doubt of that.
"America's main fear:"
"The domestic terrorist"
If these fools think they can win, they need to think again. This time LEO's will be locked/loaded and this shit will not be tolerated.
May the same apply to the next BLM/Antifa "mostly peaceful protest".
Exactly, as it should be.
If only the same could be said for LEO's dealing with violent protestors and looters.
That type of lawlessness would stop cold if some of those shitbirds got whacked and stacked in the act.
Center Mass ..... double tap ..... done
Newsflash Ronin....you are on ignore so replying to any comment I make is a waste of time.
deadly Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol
Deadly? One person killed and she was shot by law enforcement. The stupid on this one is running full speed.
Six hundred have been arrested for violent crimes.
None of those were members of ANTIFA or BLM...
Doesn't make it deadly.
Which explains the lack of arson, looting and murder among the protestors.
One was killed by LE. One died from cardiac arrest due to being continuously tased. 4 Capital Police have committed suicide from the PTSD they suffered from that day. How many should have died for you to classify it as deadly? Even if only the one dumb bitch was the only one who died, the root word of deadly is dead, so it was deadly.
Not during the protest. FFS the left claims PTSD over Trump winning the election. NEXT!
Every hear of "22 a Day"? 22 Veterans commit suicide A DAY. Nothing said, nothing done to slow it aside from lip service. But I'm supposed to give a rats ass about somebody who opened the doors and gates during a fucking protest?
You can't fix stupid.
My personal opinion is that they need to line up12 Humvees with M134's and if any thing happens , deal with it. (Should have done that on Jan. 6 too and put an end to all this bullshit insurrection talk.)
That should happen at the next BLM/Antifa "mostly peaceful" protest.
What is good for one side is good for the other.
It is past time for this shit to end.
Of all those arrested for violence at Trump's Save The Steal Rally on January 6th zero were members of ANTIFA OR BLM. Not One!
You cannot POSSIBLY know that for sure.
Correct. So why state it at all? It is bullshit. Those that continually display this comment use it as some sort of virtue signal that "their" people are pure as the driven snow. And it isn't provable. Either way.
Actually, we do know that for absolute sure...
A comment that completely destroys any credibility you might of had on this topic.
I guess we can write this off as a peaceful protest on behalf of those rotting in jail. The left wing groups didn't show up and now MSNBC has stopped covering it.