LIST: How statehouses stepped up security for inauguration day, potential protests

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Responding to the FBI’s warning of potentially armed demonstrations in response to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, governors across the country deployed National Guard troops, declared states of emergency and closed their capitols to the public.

“Armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols from 16 January through at least 20 January, and at the U.S. Capitol from 17 January through 20 January,” the FBI bulletin said, according to one official. The officials were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Protests this weekend were relatively peaceful. About two dozen people, several carrying long guns, protested outside the Ohio Statehouse Sunday, observed by several of the dozens of state troopers positioned around the building. Several dozen people — some carrying American flags — gathered at South Carolina’s Statehouse. And at Michigan’s Capitol, a small group of demonstrators, some armed, stood near a chain-link fence surrounding the building as state police walked the grounds and National Guard vehicles were parked nearby.

The Capitol and statehouses across the country have increased security since the Jan. 6 breach and siege of the U.S. Capitol.

A man carries a U.S. flag past National Guard members standing behind a perimeter fence, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
A Capitol police officer stands at the front entrance of the Pennsylvania Capitol building Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, in Harrisburg, Pa. State capitols across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
A chain blocks the sidewalk entrance to the front steps of the Maine State House, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Augusta, Maine. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Deputy State Fire Marshal Kayla Riggs follows the agency’s explosive detection dog, “Ringo,” as he walks down the steps of the third floor at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Michigan State Police officers patrol outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Fencing stands around the base where a Civil War monument once stood outside the west steps of Colorado’s State Capitol as security measures are put in place to protect against any breaches during weekend protests planned outside the building Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Denver. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounds the state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest, in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Handcuffs are used to secure two sections of temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounding the state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest, in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Jan. 15 2021. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
A Georgia State Patrol S.W.A.T. team member stands guard outside the Georgia State Capitol building Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Atlanta. With the FBI warning of potential violence at all state capitols Sunday, Jan. 17, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

About 25,000 members of the National Guard are expected in Washington from across the country — at least two-and-a-half times the number for previous inaugurals.

Many of the statehouses have increased security and limited public access inside the statehouses. Dozens of states have also deployed additional National Guard members to Washington for extra inauguration security.

Here are some of the precautions being taken by states as of Tuesday morning:

Alabama — sent National Guard soldiers to D.C.
Alaska — sent 80 National Guard members who volunteered to D.C.
Arkansas — deployed National Guard to help in D.C., increased security around state capitol
California — activated the National Guard, increased security, National Guard and barriers around state capitol
Colorado — deployed National Guard to help in D.C.
Connecticut — deployed National Guard to help in D.C., heightened security measures at state capitol
Delaware — issued an executive order surrounding inauguration activities in the state and D.C.
Florida — Tallahassee’s mayor has asked for the deployment of the National Guard
Georgia — increased security at state capitol, National Guard deployed to D.C.
Hawaii — National Guard deployed to D.C.
Idaho — National Guard deployed to D.C.
Illinois — National Guard has been activated to protect state capitol, deployed to D.C.
Indiana — All legislative activity canceled with the State Complex closed Tuesday and Wednesday, National Guard deployed to D.C.
Kansas — closed buildings to the public near the Statehouse
Kentucky — increased security at the Capitol including the National Guard, closed part of state capitol
Louisiana — sent National Guard to D.C.
Maine — National Guard on standby, sent National Guard to D.C., increased state capitol security
Maryland — declared a state of emergency, sent National Guard to D.C.
Massachusetts — deployed National Guard to D.C.
Michigan — activated the National Guard, increased security at state capitol including a six-foot fence around capitol
Minnesota — activated the National Guard
Mississippi — increased security at state capitol
Missouri — deployed National Guard to D.C., increased capitol security
Montana — deployed National Guard to D.C.
Nebraska — Lawmakers not meeting this week
New Hampshire — deployed National Guard to D.C.
New Jersey — deployed National Guard to D.C., activated to protect state capitol
New Mexico — state of emergency declared, deployed National Guard to D.C.
Nevada — National Guard directed to assemble a quick response team
New England — deployed National Guard to help in D.C.
New Mexico — declared state of emergency Saturday
New York — deployed National Guard to D.C., more security added to state capitol
North Carolina — activated the National Guard in the state and to help D.C.
Ohio — activated National Guard and closed state capitol
Oklahoma — activated National Guard to protect state capitol
Oregon — activated National Guard to protect state capitol
Pennsylvania — activated National Guard to protect state and D.C., closed state capitol buildings
Rhode Island — activated National Guard to protect state capitol and D.C.
South Carolina — capitol will be closed, lawmakers will meet virtually, National Guard deployed to D.C.
South Dakota — National Guard deployed to D.C.
Tennessee — National Guard deployed to D.C.
Texas — state capitol is closed beginning Saturday
Utah — state of emergency declared, National Guard on standby
Vermont — National Guard deployed to D.C.
Virginia — deployed National Guard to help in D.C.
Washington — increased security at capitol
West Virginia — deployed National Guard to help in D.C.
Wisconsin — deployed National Guard to D.C., increased security including boarded up windows

Security in Washington, D.C., has also intensified ahead of the inauguration. Anti-scale fencing surrounds the U.S. Capitol, the National Mall is closed to the general public, and the District of Columbia’s mayor asked people not to visit.

Over the weekend, Capitol Police arrested a Connecticut woman at an inauguration security checkpoint for impersonating a law enforcement officer. They also arrested a Virginia man for trying to get through a checkpoint armed with a gun, ammunition and fake credentials.

On Monday, the acting Pentagon chief said the FBI was assisting the U.S. military in vetting the National Guard troops being deployed to the nation’s capital for potential security concerns.

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said in a statement on Monday the vetting is “normal for military support to large security events… while we have no intelligence indicating an insider threat, we are leaving no stone unturned in securing the capital.”

England’s Luke Shaw takes a shot during the Euro 2020 soccer championship final match between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)
England’s Luke Shaw, left, celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Euro 2020 final soccer match between Italy and England at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Facundo Arrizabalaga/Pool via AP)
An England supporter waves a flag near Trafalgar Square in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021, during the Euro 2020 soccer championship final match between England and Italy which is being played at Wembley Stadium. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Fans watch on a giant screen in Rome, Sunday, July 11, 2021, the Euro 2020 soccer championships’ final match between Italy and England played at Wembley stadium in London. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci, right, scores his side’s opening goal during the Euro 2020 final soccer match between Italy and England at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Facundo Arrizabalaga/Pool via AP)
Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci celebrates after he scored his side’s first goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship final between England and Italy at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
England’s Marcus Rashford reacts after missed a penalty shot during the penalty shootout during the Euro 2020 soccer final match between England and Italy at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool Photo via AP)
Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma makes a save against England’s Jadon Sancho during penalty shootout of the Euro 2020 soccer championship final match between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)

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