D.C. Crime Trends and Court Challenges Amid Trump’s Crackdown

Following President Trump's declaration of a crime emergency in Washington DC and a crackdown involving federal agencies and military presence, violent crime has reportedly decreased significantly over the past two weeks, with police data indicating a 23% drop in violent crimes and a temporary streak of no murders, though some experts caution that reporting delays and broader context should be considered. Arrests have exceeded 1,000, and the court system is experiencing increased pressure, with longer detention times and federal prosecutions rising.