A Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement at the Capitol. Its whereabouts are unknown
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Key Points:
- The official plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack is missing from its required public display, believed to be in storage, with House Speaker Mike Johnson yet to unveil it.
- Two officers who fought the mob have sued over the plaque's delay, accusing Congress of neglecting to honor their service, while the Department of Justice seeks dismissal of the lawsuit, citing prior recognition and logistical challenges.
- In the absence of the official plaque, about 100 mostly Democratic members of Congress have created and displayed makeshift replicas outside their offices to preserve the memory of the event and honor the officers.
- The missing plaque contributes to concerns about the fading bipartisan consensus on the significance of Jan.
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