Fence or Freedom at Lafayette Square | Washington DC News

A permanent fence is being proposed around Lafayette Square near the White House to boost security, allowing quick lockdowns while staying mostly open for public access—but critics fear it’s a covert move to restrict protests and limit First Amendment rights, sparking backlash from tourists and lawmakers as approvals loom for construction next year. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/762045c4f52205e4