Fencing in Free Speech: The Trump Administration's Latest Assault on Public Land The proposal to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square, a historic hub for protests and free speech, has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital.
The Trump administration claims it's not an attempt to stifle dissent but rather to "enclose" the park.
However, this move is the latest salvo in its ongoing effort to reshape Washington landmarks into symbols of executive power. The U. S.