Summary
A plaque honoring police officers injured during the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack has been installed at the U.S. Capitol after a three-year delay. This installation marks the first official recognition of the events that took place that day. Despite the recent installation, some officers and lawmakers continue to raise concerns about the plaque's compliance with the originally passed law.
Key Facts
- A plaque to honor police officers injured on January 6, 2021, is now installed at the U.S. Capitol.
- The plaque is located on the Senate side of the hallway near where intense fighting occurred.
- Congress mandated the plaque’s installation in 2022, but it was delayed due to various disputes.
- The recent installation does not fully comply with the original law's requirements.
- The plaque was installed three years after the attack, following efforts led by Sen. Thom Tillis.
- More than 140 police officers were injured during the violence on January 6, 2021.
- A lawsuit from officers is ongoing, as they seek full compliance with the original legislation regarding the plaque.
- The installation includes a sign with a QR code that links to a document listing all officers who responded that day.
