11 Jun 2024 | 11:44 PM UTC
US: Environmental protesters plan to disrupt Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, DC, June 12
Climate protesters plan to disrupt Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, DC, US, June 12. Increased security likely; arrests possible.
Environmental activists affiliated with the Climate Defiance group have announced plans to disrupt the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, DC, on June 12. The purpose of the protest is to demand that lawmakers take action to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Participating activists will reportedly gather at Nationals Park at 18:00. Protest organizers have estimated that hundreds of people will participate in the demonstration.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence around Nationals Park in the hours before, during, and immediately after the baseball game. Localized disruptions to transport are possible. Police may arrest any activists who they perceive to be particularly unruly. Clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity of Nationals Park before, during, and immediately after the Congressional Baseball Game. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
