Patriot Front Members March in Washington D.C.

Why it matters locally: Given Maryland's direct border with Washington D.C., discussions around extremist groups demonstrating in the capital often prompt awareness among law enforcement and community groups in the state's neighboring counties.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Hundreds of masked individuals, identified as members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front, marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. The demonstration occurred in Washington D.C., with participants appearing publicly on the holiday. The group's presence in the capital raised inquiries from observers regarding the identities of its members and the sources of its financial support.