
Federal Crackdown Cuts Crime in D.C., Sparks Debate Over City Autonomy
A surge of federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., has led to a significant increase in arrests, many for minor offenses, resulting in a decrease in overall crime. Federal agents have been involved in about a third of prosecutions, with notable arrests for public marijuana use and possession of MDMA, reflecting a heightened police presence in the city.
