But some streets surrounding the capitol grounds, several of which were closed ahead of the event, were packed with protesters. Concerns about threatsJUST WATCHED Virginia governor declares temporary state of emergency Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Virginia governor declares temporary state of emergency 01:33People began lining up around 6 a.m. State Capitol Police urged attendees on social media that if they "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING," and posted a list of prohibited items. Sean Restatter, 22, told CNN on the capitol grounds Monday that the protest was intended to be peaceful. A judge upheld the governor's temporary ban on Thursday, leading them to file an appeal with Virginia's Supreme Court.

Source: CNN January 20, 2020 11:03 UTC