BREAKING: I’m Suing The Capitol Architect for Removing the January 6th Plaque

I am suing the Architect of the Capitol because Congress has failed to honor its own promise. A promise not just to me, but to every officer who stood between democracy and chaos on January 6, 2021. If you want to support my work and see more content, subscribe today:

On that day, I stood inside the Capitol alongside my fellow officers as a violent mob, fueled by lies about the 2020 election, stormed the building. They came to overturn the results of a free and fair election. They came prepared to inflict violence. Over 140 police officers were injured. Many of us were beaten, crushed, sprayed with chemicals, and verbally abused. My colleague, Daniel Hodges, was brutally attacked. He was kicked, nearly blinded, and almost crushed to death. I held the line, protected injured officers, and feared for my life and the lives of everyone inside that building.

In the days, weeks, and months that followed, the physical and emotional toll of that day became apparent. Five officers who defended the Capitol that day later died. The trauma didn’t end when the violence stopped; it lingers still.

In 2022, Congress passed a law to honor those who defended the Capitol that day. The law required a memorial plaque to be installed inside the Capitol building, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who stood their ground against an attempted insurrection. President Biden signed it into law. That plaque was meant to be a symbol of truth, remembrance, and gratitude.

Yet today, that plaque still has not been installed. The Architect of the Capitol says he has not received "final instructions." But the real reason is even more painful: political cowardice. As Donald Trump has downplayed January 6, calling it a "day of love," and as many politicians in Congress have followed his lead, honoring us has become politically inconvenient. Acknowledging our sacrifice means confronting the reality of what happened—and some would rather rewrite history than face the truth.

This lawsuit is not about politics. It is about accountability. It is about truth. It is about honoring the men and women who risked everything to protect our democracy that day. Congress passed a law. It is obligated to follow through.

I never imagined I would have to sue to demand recognition for what we did. But I will not allow the sacrifices of my fellow officers to be erased. This plaque represents more than metal and stone; it represents a national commitment to remember the truth of January 6 and to honor those who defended our Constitution.

I am standing up now, as I stood then, to defend the truth. History must not be rewritten. The American people deserve to remember what happened, and those who gave so much that day deserve to be honored—without delay, without politics, and without revision.