A legislation introduced by House Republican Andrew Clyde proposes renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC to Liberty Plaza, threatening to withhold federal funding if not followed. The initiative reflects Clyde's previous statements against the plaza, which he claims negatively impacts local businesses, indicating a belief that the Black Lives Matter movement should be inclusive of all lives. The plaza was established during the 2020 racial justice protests following George Floyd's death and has since been maintained by local authorities as a permanent fixture.
A House Republican introduced legislation that would require DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza to Liberty Plaza or risk federal funding loss.
Congress would withhold certain funds unless DC covers up the Black Lives Matter mural painted on the two-block stretch along 16th Street, NW.
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