In the face of severe criticism for its response to the George Floyd protests in June, the District of Columbia National Guard will be unarmed in the nation’s capital to support local law enforcement during protests surrounding Congress’s counting of electoral votes that is set for Wednesday.

“We saw numerous challenges, but we continue to support our fellow citizens and visitors to the district,” spokesman Senior Master Sgt. Craig Clapper told the Washington Examiner on Tuesday. The Guard will be activated through Thursday.