Photos: 'Unite the Right' white supremacist protest and counterprotest in Washington, D.C.
Members of the Charlottesville community gather near a makeshift memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. A 'Unite the Right' rally featuring some of the same groups is planned for Washington, DC. Photo by: Win McNamee
"White Lives Matter" supporters gather at the Vienna/Fairfax GMU Metro Station before traveling by train to the White House for the Unite the Right rally August 12, 2018 in Vienna, Virginia. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally in Washington, which was planned by the organizer of last yearÕs deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Counter protesters gather at Freedom Plaza before the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski
An anti-Nazi sign stands as counter protesters gather at Freedom Plaza before the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski
Counter protesters gather at Freedom Plaza before the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski
Fairfax County Police arrest one demonstrator outside the Vienna/Fairfax GMU Metro Station after the white supremacist Unite the Right participants entered the station before traveling to the White House August 12, 2018 in Vienna, Virginia. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally in Washington, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Fairfax County Police escort white supremacists as they walk toward the Vienna/Fairfax GMU Metro Station to travel by train to the White House for the Unite the Right rally August 12, 2018 in Vienna, Virginia. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally in Washington, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Susan Bro (C), mother of Heather Heyer, arrives at a makeshift memorial for her daughter Heather who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. A 'Unite the Right' rally featuring some of the same groups is planned for today in Washington, DC. Photo by: Win McNamee
Surrounded by his supporters, reporters and Fairfax County Police, Jason Kessler (C) walks toward the Vienna/Fairfax GMU Metro Station to travel by train to the White House for his white supremacist "Unite the Right" rally August 12, 2018 in Vienna, Virginia. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally in Washington, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Susan Bro (R), mother of Heather Heyer, hugs a young woman near a makeshift memorial for her daughter Heather who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. Photo by: Win McNamee
Counter-protesters gather at Freedom Plaza before the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski
Counter-demonstrators begin to assemble in Lafayette Park rally across from the White House ahead of the planned white supremacist Unite the Right rally August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally, which was planned by the organizer of last yearÕs deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Counter-demonstrators gather at the Vienna/Fairfax GMU Metro Station in anticipation of the arrival of the white supremacist Unite the Right participants who plan to gather at the station before traveling to the White House August 12, 2018 in Vienna, Virginia. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally in Washington, which was planned by the organizer of last yearÕs deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
Members of the Charlottesville community and protest groups lock arms in front of police near a makeshift memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. Photo by: Win McNamee
Members of the Charlottesville community and protest groups mourn near a makeshift memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. A 'Unite the Right' rally featuring some of the same groups is planned for Washington, DC.Photo by: Win McNamee
Jenn Franklin (L) and Gretchen Burgess (R), who were at the deadly clash in Charlottesville last year, embrace near a makeshift memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. Photo by: Win McNamee
Members of the Charlottesville community gather near a makeshift memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed one year ago during a deadly clash, August 12, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. A "Unite the Right" rally featuring some of the same groups is planned for Washington, DC. Photo by: Win McNamee
Counter-demonstrators pose for photographs ahead of the planned white supremacist Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park rally across from the White House August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the "white civil rights" rally, which was planned by the organizer of last yearÕs deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
A group of protesters known as "Antifa", or anti-fascists, march near ths site of a makeshift memorial where Heather Heyer was killed last year August 11, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Photo by: Win McNamee
Protesters gather at an event on the campus of the University of Virginia organized by the group Students Act Against White Supremacy marking the one year anniversary of a deadly clash between white supremacists and counter protesters August 11, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Photo by: Win McNamee
Members of the Virginia State Police stand guard in riot gear on the campus of the University of Virginia during an event marking the one year anniversary of a deadly clash between white supremacists and counter protesters August 11, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of the deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.Photo by: Win McNamee
Counter protesters have signs on display as they gather at Freedom Plaza ahead of the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski
Members of the Virginia State Police patrol the downtown mall area of the city August 11, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Charlottesville has been declared in a state of emergency by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam as the city braces for the one year anniversary of a deadly clash between white supremacist forces and counter protesters over the potential removal of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee and Jackson. A 'Unite the Right' rally featuring some of the same groups is planned for tomorrow in Washington, DC.Photo by: Win McNamee
A prohibition of firearms sign is posted ahead of a gathering for the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the 'white civil rights' rally, which was planned by the organizer of last year's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Photo by: Alex Wroblewski