The statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, which was toppled during racial justice protests in 2020, has been reinstated in Judiciary Square, Washington D.C. The move was ordered by the Trump administration and has sparked significant backlash from community leaders and activists. Critics argue that the restoration of the statue is an affront to the predominantly Black and Brown residents of the District and is seen as offensive to military personnel. Despite the controversy surrounding its return, the statue now stands again, reigniting debates over historical memory and the legacy of Confederate symbols in public spaces.