07 Dec 2021 | 12:00 PM UTC
US: Protests planned in Washington, D.C., early Dec. 7
Activists to rally near the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., US, Dec. 7 to protest several causes. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Event
Multiple activist groups plan to rally near the US Capitol in Washington, DC from 07:00 Dec. 7. The demonstrations have been organized to protest a variety of social causes, including climate change and women's rights. Protesters plan to gather at Union Station. Marches in surrounding streets, including near the Capitol, are likely.
Several hundred people are likely to attend the rally, which will likely cause localized transport disruptions in the area. Heightened security around the rally is also likely. Clashes are unlikely to occur.
Advice
Heed instructions from authorities. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near the US Capitol building the morning of Dec. 7.
