Read '1776 Returns,' a 9-page extremist plot to take over the Supreme Court, CNN and 6 other DC buildings

• '1776 Returns' was a soon-abandoned, Proud Boys-linked plot to take over 8 DC buildings on Jan. 6.
• The 9-page plot was released Wednesday as part of a Proud Boys seditious-conspiracy defense filing.

A Proud Boys defense lawyer has released the full text of "1776 Returns," a 9-page extremist proto-plot for the January 6 riot — in which the Supreme Court, CNN and congressional offices were originally targeted for occupation instead of the Capitol itself.

Read the full "1776 Returns" plot here.

It's unclear who wrote the chaotic, pro-right fever dream, in which the stated goal was to "fill the buildings with patriots and communicate our demands," including that a do-over presidential election be conducted using "Paper Ballots only."

But federal prosecutors have alleged that then-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio had it in his possession in late December of 2021.

Ultimately, Proud Boys leadership decided the plan was too impractical, federal prosecutors allege — and the target was narrowed down to the storming of a single building, the Capitol.

The eight DC buildings originally targeted for occupation by a "patriots" army were the Supreme Court, CNN — "at least egg doorway" the plan says — along with six buildings housing congressional offices.

Those were the Russell, Dirksen and Hart Senate office buildings, and the Cannon, Longworth and Rayburn House office buildings, according to the plan.

"Covert sleepers" were to set up a fake appointments inside the buildings prior to the Jan. 6 occupation, so that they could be in position to let people inside, the plan says.

Each building would have an assigned "Hypeman" who "leads chants, must maintain energy/presence," the plan says.

"No Trump, No America," was one recommended chant.

Each building would need a minimum of 50 occupiers "or it's a no go for that building," the plan says. "Patriots" would be recruited from among the Jan. 6 rally participants.

"Use Covid to your advantage," the plan instructs. "Pack huge face masks & face shields, protect your identity. Make sure everyone has food and water to last a day in their backpacks."

If "patriots" were denied entry into buildings, law enforcement could be distracted "by pulling other fire alarms around the city," the plan says. "This is ONLY to be done at the right time and if [redacted] makes the call."

It's not clear who redacted the name of the plan's apparent leader.

"Target Specific Senators Offices," the plan says, without either elaboration or an apostrophe.

The plan also muses, "See if you can get anyone with a semi to help you block traffic. Now is the time to reach out to truckers or bikers for Trump for these roadblocks."

The plan closes with a section titled "Special Mention."

"Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, Mike Pence & Bill Gates. We the people are watching you," it reads.

And it concludes with a shoutout to the GOP Senator from Kentucky and Florida's Republican governor: "Rand Paul & Ron DeSantis. We the people love you."