CBS News
Many states are taking additional security precautions, bracing for potentially violent protests in their capitals.
2021
Jan 17
In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month by President Trump-supporting rioters, urgent security preparations for Inauguration Day are underway in more than just the nation's capital. Law enforcement officials are also bracing for potential violence in state capitals across America, taking steps to fortify government buildings and protect state lawmakers.
The preparations largely come in response to a warning the FBI issued to local law enforcement on Monday, which cautioned that extremists, conspiracy theorists, and hate groups have called for armed protests in all 50 states.