US EditionDC residents heckle authorities at checkpoint amid ramped-up federal presence
Over 100 arrests have been made since the federal takeover aimed at reducing crime, despite local leaders disputing the emergency justification for the increased police presence.
- President Trump announced on Monday that he is federalizing the D.C. police and deploying the National Guard to patrol the city.
- He invoked a 1973 law allowing 30-day federal control of D.C. police amid concerns over high violent crime rates and threats to public safety.
- The move comes as violent crime in 2024 has decreased significantly compared to 2023, although D.C. continues to rank fourth highest in the nation for its murder rate.
- A checkpoint by combined city and federal officers along 14th Street on Wednesday night triggered community protests with residents yelling phrases like 'Shame' and 'Get the f**k out of here.'
- The federal takeover may extend if Congress approves funding, while local leaders stress the need for federal assistance amid police staffing shortages.
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More Than 240 Arrested, 38 Firearms Seized in Trump's DC Crime Crackdown
The total number of arrests since President Trump federalized the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department and sent federal troops and agents onto the streets of our nation’s capital less than one week ago has surpassed 240.
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