The body of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrived Monday at the US Capitol Building to lie in state, moments after a motorcade procession took the remains of the civil rights…
With the Capitol closed to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis’ body will lie in state for only a few hours under the Capitol dome for an invitation-only ceremony reserved exclusively for congressional lawmakers.
Following the ceremony, the casket of the late congressman will be moved to the Capitol steps for a public viewing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time, with strict social distancing measures enforced by officials.
