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Guard Activated At Michigan Capitol Amid Increased Security

Maxim Jenkins
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WKAR-MSU

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the National Guard, the state police continues to augment its presence at the Capitol and crews will install a 6-foot fence around the 142-year-old building before potential protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Michigan State Police Col. Joe Gasper said Friday that an unknown number of demonstrators are expected to gather on the grounds Sunday, a week-and-a-half after the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.

Troopers are being mobilized from across the state and will be joined by the National Guard and local law enforcement.

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