Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed - CBS News
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January 6 police responders want a judge to advance their lawsuit over a Capitol plaque's wording.
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January 6 police responders have formally requested a judge to permit their lawsuit concerning a plaque in the U.S. Capitol to move forward. The lawsuit, filed by officers who defended the Capitol during the 2021 attack, objects to the plaque's inscription, which they contend mischaracterizes the events of that day. They argue the current wording diminishes the severity of the assault and the sacrifices made by law enforcement. This legal action seeks to compel a change in the plaque's text to more accurately reflect the officers' experiences and the nature of the January 6 incident. The outcome will determine whether the judiciary intervenes in the congressional commemoration of the event.
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January 6 police responders asked a judge to let their lawsuit regarding a Capitol plaque proceed.
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