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"How Have U.S. and State Capitols Braced for a 'Proposed Secondary Attack' Near Inauguration Day? We Asked Authorities in All 50 States for Answers."

We'll keep updating this story as we receive responses, @lawcrimenews.

lawandcrime.com/terrorism/how-…
Here are some of the responses we've receive so far.

A Little Rock PD public information officer, by phone:

"We're finalizing some contingency plans. We mostly do support."

Arkansas state authorities referred comment to their Capitol Police.
Georgia DPS:

"We are aware of potential protests on Jan. 17. However, we do not share our operational plans."

Atlanta PD:

"At present, there are no verified threats to indicate that violent activity is being planned in the City of Atlanta." ImageImage
Hartford PD:

"[A]long with [CT] Capitol Police, the Hartford Police monitor social media for upcoming events and we are in communication with each other. The Hartford Police Department’s role would be outer perimeter/scan for threats and to assist Capitol Police if necessary." Image
Louisiana State Police:

"In coordination with Capitol staff, LSP continually monitors potential security concerns to ensure safety for protesters, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding community." Image
Ohio State Highway Patrol:

"We would not discuss security measures, personnel or resources used to maintain security at the Statehouse for safety reasons." Image
Dover PD (Delaware):

"We have not issued any permits for any planned protests, but are aware of discussions involving possible protest activity. We are monitoring the situation and keeping in contact with the local intelligence community and law enforcement partners." Image
There are several more in my inbox to be added to this thread soon.

Read the article at the top of the thread.

From what I understand, multiple state authorities—unlike their federal counterparts—have delivered press briefings on this issue.

Vermont's will begin shortly.
Pence's home state:

"The Indiana State Police is aware of postings on social media regarding January 17th and we will continue to monitor that while also communicating with our local and federal law enforcement partners." Image
Pennsylvania:

"We are confident that PSP has the resources in place to protect Pennsylvanians against threats and to work with all levels of law enforcement to keep the Commonwealth safe." Image
Utah authorities confirm a "couple permits" have been granted for outside the capitol in Romney's home state on Jan. 17, adding police have "increased staffing and continued monitoring of open source media to discover/meet any potential threats posed by bad actors." Image
Juneau PD (Alaska):

"We are aware of the rallies being talked about across the country and are taking appropriate precautions. We are working with State, Local, and Federal authorities in making sure Juneau is safe."
Colorado State Patrol says the state is not issuing permits due to COVID-19:

"We have been monitoring events on the national level and will continue to monitor for possible events in Colorado." Image

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More from @KlasfeldReports

Oct 17
A Georgia judge has VOIDED several rules passed by the GOP-dominated State Election Board.

The Georgia GOP reportedly plans to appeal, per @Bluestein.

I'll break down the now-stricken rules in a thread below, summarizing the ruling linked here. 🔗 assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2…
1) 183-1-12-.02(c.2):

This rule would have allowed county board members to conduct a "reasonable inquiry" of election results, an undefined power they previously never had and was the purview of the courts.

Background here. justsecurity.org/100005/electio…
2) 183-1-12-.12:

The so-called "examination rule," granting county board members access to "all election related documentation."

That and the reasonable inquiry rule are both challenged in a still-pending lawsuit before another judge.
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Oct 2
Good morning from New York.

Mayor Eric Adams has just entered the courtroom for a hearing in his federal corruption case.
"All rise."

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho is presiding.
Ho sets the agenda for today's hearing, including a trial date.
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Good morning from Washington, D.C.

After a long hiatus, Trump’s election subversion case is slated for another status conference.

The scene outside the courthouse this morning.

I’ll cover the proceedings live at 10 a.m. ET. Image
"All rise."

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan takes the bench.

Proceedings are about to begin.
For the gov't: Prosecutor Thomas Windom
For the defense: John Lauro

Judge Chutkan: "It's been almost a year. You look rested, Mr. Lauro."

Lauro cracks that life seemed "meaningless" without seeing the judge.

Chutkan: (laughter) "Enjoy it while it lasts!"
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Aug 27
NEWS:

Jack Smith just filed a superseding indictment against Trump.

Prosecutors say the new indictment "reflects the Government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings and remand instructions in Trump v. United States."

Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
Note for those unfamiliar:

A superseding indictment replaces an existing indictment.

There are no new charges in today's indictment against Trump here, only the same four leveled against him in connection with the 2020 election, tailored to pass the Supreme Court's new test.
Today's news does, however, mean that another grand jury that did not see the evidence earlier put their stamp on the same charges.

On a quick glance, the latest indictment is shorter, and nixes DOJ-related claims that wouldn't have survived the immunity ruling.
Read 5 tweets
Jul 11
Just in:

Trump's lawyers filed a motion to vacate his 34 felony convictions and dismiss his New York indictment.

In the wake of SCOTUS's immunity ruling, they argue that certain testimony and evidence shouldn't have been introduced at trial, like the categories shown here. Image
DA Bragg's deadline to respond to Trump's arguments is July 24.
A few thoughts on this:

Trump's lawyers are not just challenging his convictions, based on the alleged use of "official-acts evidence."

Since prosecutors brought some of this evidence to the grand jury, they want his indictment thrown out too.
Read 4 tweets
Jul 2
Trump's sentencing in New York has been postponed in the wake of the SCOTUS immunity decision.

Justice Merchan has rescheduled it for Sept. 18.

Doc nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/pre…
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Explainer

Trump's lawyers agree that he isn't immune from prosecution in his N.Y. case, but they argued before trial that prosecutors shouldn't be allowed to use evidence tied to his official acts.

In April, Merchan rejected that motion as "untimely." nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/pre…
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On appeal, Trump's lawyers must argue:

* Merchan had it wrong that Trump brought his motion too late.

* That Trump's tweets and other records from the time of his presidency shown to the jury were "official acts."

* Prosecutors wrongly used that evidence to convict him. Image
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