Posted on Aug 12, 2025 / World
President Trump invoked the Home Rule Act, placing Washington, D.C.’s police under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops. He cited a “crime emergency,” though officials pointed to 30-year lows in violent crime. The move has drawn widespread backlash from local leaders and civil rights groups. Legal challenges are under consideration. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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