The fence, erected after the commotion of January 6, was removed in July.
Fencing outside the U.S. Capitol is expected to return before the “Justice for J6” rally, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to ABC News.
The fencing, erected after the January 6 riot, was withdrawn in July.
Organizers present “Justice for J6” as a protest by the defendants the government is detaining in connection with the January insurrection at the Capitol.
Fencing is just the latest security measure for a rally that has some law enforcement on high alert.
Federal police agencies have worried that far-right extremists, including jurors and the proud, could come to Washington to protest.
U.S. Capitol police are the lead agency for the event.
“We are monitoring closely on September 18 and we are planning accordingly,” said Tom Manger, Capitol police chief. “After January 6, we made changes to the entire department in the way we collect and share intelligence internally and externally. I’m sure the work we’re doing now will make our officers have what they need to protect everyone. “.
All available Capitol Police officers will be working and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department said they are also “fully prepared” for the protest.
“As with all First Amendment demonstrations, MPD will monitor and evaluate activities and plan accordingly with our federal law enforcement partners,” an MPD spokesman said in a statement to ABC News. “MPD will have a growing presence in the city where demonstrations will take place and will be prepared to make street closures for public safety.”
In addition, the FBI field office in Washington said it works closely with local and federal partners in the state.
Javed Ali, former national counter-terrorism director of the National Security Council, said the agencies have cause for concern.
“Although the government has not yet issued threat bulletins on specific and credible plots that day, such as January 6, there may be people who attend with a very agitated mindset and then quickly move on to violent actions with a little or no notice, ”Ali said. dit.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday that sharing information is key to preventing another incident like January 6th.
He said the Department of Homeland Security has stepped up efforts to share information across the country.