Steve Burns
WMAL.com

11:00 a.m. WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Police are mostly staying hands-off as protesters lock arms to block inauguration attendees trying to get through checkpoints.

Activist group DisruptJ20 have organized protests at each checkpoint.

10:00 am

Police are still trying to gain control of checkpoints on E Street as protesters continue to block them.

Police used pepper spray earlier this morning to disperse crowds trying to stop people from heading through, but protesters have returned to their posts.

People trying to enter the checkpoints are becoming more aggressive, pushing up against protesters.

9:00 am

Police are trying to clear paths for inauguration goers to pass through security checkpoints, but protest groups are continuing to pose challenges.

Police are not in riot gear, but many are standing shoulder to shoulder to keep protesters away from checkpoint lines.