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A Washington Post poll shows that 61% of residents feel less safe with increased federal law enforcement presence following Trump's attempt to invoke the Home Rule Act for a police takeover, which has faced legal and political challenges and is opposed by the majority of residents.
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.
Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration's attempt to take over the city police, arguing that the move is unlawful and endangers public safety, with a court hearing potentially as soon as Friday.
The D.C. attorney general has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's attempt to take federal control over the local police, arguing that it exceeds legal authority and infringes on D.C.'s self-governance, marking a significant confrontation over local autonomy.
President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., using his authority to take control of the city's police force, deploy the National Guard, and send federal law enforcement, marking the first time a president has used such powers to override D.C.'s autonomy, amid concerns over crime and law enforcement authority.