Homeless Encampments and Protest Rights
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew urged Interior Department to assess the vigil's legality.
The vigil, started by William Thomas in the 1980s, is the longest continuous political protest in the U.S.
The protest features anti-war signage and has been active daily for decades.
Trump emphasized public safety, while Van Drew supported free speech but opposed the protest's messages.
The removal may relate to clearing homeless encampments during a 30-day public safety emergency.
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