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Washington, D.C.'s Attorney General has sued to end the federal deployment of National Guard troops, claiming it constitutes an unlawful military occupation that violates local autonomy and law, with the deployment set to expire soon.
Washington, DC, is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops into the city without local approval, arguing it violates the Constitution and federal law, undermines local sovereignty, and causes economic harm, amid broader concerns about federal overreach and law enforcement practices in the city.
Washington D.C. is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard troops within the city, alleging it violates constitutional principles by constituting an involuntary military occupation and infringing on local autonomy. The lawsuit challenges the legality of military involvement in domestic law enforcement, especially in light of recent troop deployments and their impact on crime reduction, amidst ongoing political and legal debates.
The Trump administration's attempt to take control of Washington, DC's police department through federal orders has been challenged in court by DC officials. A judge ordered the DOJ to revise its order, resulting in the administration retaining overall control but with a more cumbersome process. The legal battles highlight ongoing tensions over local governance and federal authority in DC, with protests and arrests occurring amid the controversy.