US EditionDC Officials Give Remarks on Trump Lawsuit Amid Police Takeover
Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues the federal takeover of MPD violates the DC Home Rule Act and threatens local self-governance of over 700,000 residents, citing legal limits on presidential authority.
- On August 15, Washington, DC's Attorney General Brian Schwalb initiated legal action against President Donald Trump's efforts to assume control over the city’s police department.
- The suit followed Trump's August 11 order deploying 800 National Guard troops and placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control via Section 740 of the Home Rule Act.
- On August 14, Attorney General Pam Bondi named DEA Administrator Terry Cole to oversee the police department in an emergency capacity, mandating that the MPD obtain his authorization before issuing any orders.
- District Judge Ana Reyes urged both sides to negotiate and confirmed that Cole would issue directives only through the mayor's office, with Police Chief Pamela Smith retaining operational control.
- The agreement resolved the lawsuit by affirming local police command under the mayor's appointee while the federal government maintains a role, underscoring ongoing tensions over DC's autonomy.
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DC’s Police Union Head Is the Biggest Cheerleader of Trump’s DC Police Takeover - Washingtonian
Soon after he ordered a federal takeover of DC’s police department, President Trump announced a Department of Justice inquiry into whether police higher-ups had manipulated data to give the false impression that crime declined this year. The announcement coincided with one of DC Police Union chair Gregg Pemberton’s Fox News appearances. In the segment, Pemberton—who
Community split as D.C. residents debate federal takeover, with opposition outweighing support
Since the president took control of D.C.’s police force and deployed nearly 2,000 armed National Guard troops on Aug. 11, residents remain deeply divided. A Washington Post/George Mason poll shows nearly 80 percent oppose the move, with many calling it government overreach and questioning the justification given falling crime rates. Others, however, support the action, citing concerns about youth violence and safety on city streets and public tr…
Vance Says D.C. Police Takeover an Example for Other Cities
Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials suggested Wednesday that the federal takeover of policing in D.C. could serve as a test case for other cities across the country as they tried to amplify the issue.
D.C. sues to block federal takeover of police department
City officials in Washington are declaring victory after they say the Trump administration backed away from a plan to appoint the nation's DEA chief as an “emergency police commissioner,” a move they call an unprecedented federal power grab. It comes after the city sued to block the president’s attempt to take control of the Metropolitan Police. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Marc Elias.
DOJ Orders D.C. Police To Fully Cooperate With Federal Immigration Authorities
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s latest directive strengthens federal takeover, directly challenging the city’s sanctuary policies amid ongoing legal battle. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a new order Friday evening demanding that the District of Columbia’s police force fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities, a move that escalates the Trump administration’s efforts to take control of […] DOJ Orders D.C. Police To Fully Cooperate Wit…
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