D.C. Police Chief Maintains Command Following Legal and Federal Negotiations
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A court ruling prevented the Trump administration from taking full control of Washington D.C.'s police, affirming that local police authority remains with the city’s police chief and mayor, while the federal government’s oversight was limited and adjusted after legal challenges.
Topics:top-news#court-ruling#federal-control#home-rule-act#law-and-politics#trump-administration#washington-police
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