PHOTOS: ‘Justice for J6’ rally in DC

Rally-goers near the Capitol Sept. 18, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

Rally-goers near the U.S. capitol Sept. 18, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

Law enforcement was ready at the Capitol Sept. 18, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

Rally-goers near the Capitol Sept. 18, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

A counter-protestor is escorted out of the rally site by police officers as supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol attend the ‘Justice for J6’ rally near the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

A view of the National Mall as supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol attend the ‘Justice for J6’ rally near the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

One of the counter protesters is Doug Hughes, who in 2015 flew a gyrocopter onto the West Lawn of the Capitol, near the site of today’s rally. He was jailed and lost his job but says he has no regrets. He was protesting government corruption. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

Only a small number of people showed up so far ahead of the noon rally in support of those jailed after the Jan. 6 insurrection. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

Geraldine Lavell speaks to the press as she attends the ‘Justice for J6’ rally with supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

People walk by the U.S. Capitol before the start of a ‘Justice for J6’ rally in support of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Protestors are expected to gather in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Trucks are blocking the traffic to 3rd Street near the rally site. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

Dan, a protestor who declined to give his last name, sits on a security barrier as supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol begin to arrive for the ‘Justice for J6’ rally near the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Police stand guard in front of the U.S. Capitol before the start of a ‘Justice for J6’ rally in support of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Protestors are expected to gather in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Counter-protester Tim Smith carries a ‘LOSER’ sign as he passes by supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol plan ahead of the ‘Justice for J6’ rally near the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Supporters of those charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol walk past a counter-protest sign as they arrive for the ‘Justice for J6’ rally near the U.S. Capitol September 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The protestors gathered in Washington, DC on Saturday to support over 600 people arrested and charged in connection with the January 6 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The J6 rally will take place on the other side of the reflecting pool, closest to the National Mall. It is lined with heavy trucks and a major law enforcement presence on Saturday morning. (WTOP/Mitch Miller)

Officers from Fairfax County among those brought in to bolster U.S. Capitol Police. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

The biggest police presence is about 100 to 150 yards away from the main demonstration site. (WTOP/John Domen)

A lot of law enforcement officers with riot gear are around the area in case they’re needed. (WTOP/John Domen)

A counterprotestor’s sign can be seen on the National Mall on Saturday. (WTOP/John Domen)

A counterprotestor’s sign can be seen on the National Mall on Saturday. (WTOP/John Domen)

Rally will take place on west side of the Capitol but police are on the east side and all around the Capitol grounds. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

Police will be patrolling on bikes during the rally. They were preparing outside of the Capitol on Saturday morning. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

The U.S. Capitol stands as security is heightened around Capitol Hill a day before a planned rally by supporters of those arrested following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Sep. 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. The nation’s capital is once again under tight security with the Biden administration deploying as many as 100 members of the D.C. National Guard ahead of the “Justice for J6” rally planned for Saturday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Tourists view the U.S. Capitol behind security fencing on Sep. 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security in Washington, D.C. has been increased in preparation for the Justice for J6 Rally, a rally happening this weekend in Washington for support for those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to protest the 2020 presidential election outcome. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind security fencing on Sep. 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security in Washington, D.C. has been increased in preparation for the Justice for J6 Rally, a rally happening this weekend in Washington for support for those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to protest the 2020 presidential election outcome. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Workers install security fencings around the U.S. Capitol in preparations for this weekend’s Justice for J6 Rally on Sep. 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security in the Nation’s Capital has been increased in preparation for the Justice for J6 Rally, a rally for support for those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to protest the 2020 presidential election outcome. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)