D.C. Leaders Debate Impact of Federal Police Surge on Crime and Autonomy
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Members of the D.C. Council criticize Mayor Muriel Bowser for praising the federal law enforcement surge, which she credits with reducing crime, arguing it undermines local autonomy and represents federal overreach. The debate highlights tensions over federal intervention and local control amid crime reduction efforts in Washington, D.C.