A sweeping federal intervention in Washington, D.C.’s law enforcement has sparked intense criticism, with legal experts, city leaders, and members of the public questioning both the scope and the tone of the move.
On Monday, the president announced a month-long federal takeover of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department, citing a need for a stronger approach to crime prevention. The plan involves deploying 800 National Guard troops to patrol city streets, paired with an order for unhoused residents to vacate public areas immediately.
