‘Beautification of DC’: White House peace vigil removed after 40 years; volunteer says it’s not a shelter

US law enforcement, acting on President Trump’s orders to clear homeless encampments, dismantled a 40-year-old peace vigil outside the White House. Officials mislabeled the vigil as a homeless shelter, prompting accusations of violating First Amendment rights. The removal, part of a broader beautification effort, followed complaints about the vigil’s appearance, leading to legal challenges over civil rights.