In a move to address escalating safety concerns, President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., federalized the Metropolitan Police Department under emergency powers, and deployed approximately 800 National Guard troops to assist law enforcement across

President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., placing the Metropolitan Police Department under temporary federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to the city. This action, enabled by Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, allows the President to assume police authority during emergencies for up to 30 days, […]