WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security is seeking an emergency demolition of historic buildings in the nation’s capital.
The Washington Post first reported this development, citing documents it had obtained. The DHS verified the authenticity of a memo in response to a request from The Epoch Times.
The department is looking to tear down dozens of buildings on the St. Elizabeths campus, including vacant buildings on the property’s West Campus, where DHS is headquartered. The East Campus is an active mental health facility. St. Elizabeths Hospital used to be known as the “Government Hospital for the Insane.”
In a statement to The Epoch Times, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said that the buildings need to be torn down for safety and security reasons….
Homeland Security Looks to Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Historic Buildings in DC
