Police remove ‘outer perimeter’ of Capitol fencing

Published March 24, 2021 2:57pm ET



Police announced on Wednesday that they have completed the removal of fencing around the outer perimeter of the Capitol, but the building itself remains protected by fencing.

“All of the fencing that surrounded the outer perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex has been removed,” a Capitol Police spokesperson said. “Affected roads have reopened. The USCP is ready to quickly ramp up security at a moment’s notice, if needed.”

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