Image: A rendering from the Trump administration’s proposal shows what the fencing would look like, when open, looking south toward the White House from H Street. U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

Rachel Treisman of NPR reports: “The Trump administration wants to permanently fence off a park near the White House that has long served as a gathering place for protesters. Some worry it will soon become even harder to make their voices heard.

Lafayette Park is a seven-acre plot filled with green lawns, shaded walkways and five historic statues, the most prominent of which shows President Andrew Jackson on a rearing horse. The park is directly north of the White House — the closest a pedestrian can get to the landmark — making it a popular spot for tourists to take photos and protesters to rally…”

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