Has anyone seen a map that shows the extent of these “Capitolgrounds “? There is a lot of grass around the Capitol. People could be rather far away from the building and possibly be on the Capitol grounds. In normal times you can even go on the steps freely. Who would know that it was illegal to be on the grass around the steps?
Pelosi had directed that temporary fencing be erected around the Capital grounds, including the grassy areas, to prevent access to the steps and the building itself. This was breached by the protestors.