July 16, 2026

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent Fencing Around Lafayette Park

The Trump administration submitted a proposal for 8-to-9-foot permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, citing security concerns.
The plan includes repaving walkways with granite and could be implemented in phases starting in 2027, depending on funding.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill to prohibit permanent fencing, emphasizing the park's history as a site for public demonstrations.