In this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington.
“DC does not support it,” said Councilmember Charles Allen, whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
AdRep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., said on Twitter, “I believe we can keep Members, press, staff, my constituents, and all those who work here safe without walling off the symbol of our democracy.
The grounds of the Capitol attract crowds for public events, daily exercise, even intimate moments.
Of course, the plaza and the adjacent Lafayette Park also have been closed since the summer, blocked by fences similar to those at the Capitol.