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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Congress, and the Department of Justice
Goal: Demand the immediate end to federal control of D.C.'s police, restore local democratic governance, and protect the civil rights of all residents.
We, the undersigned, are deeply alarmed by the federal government's recent intervention in Washington, D.C.'s local governance. The imposition of federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and the deployment of the National Guard represent an unprecedented assault on the democratic rights of D.C. residents. This move disregards the progress made by local leaders in reducing crime and addressing public safety, and it threatens to erode hard-won civil liberties.
The people of Washington, D.C. have the right to self-determination and to hold their elected officials accountable for local policies. Federal overreach in the name of 'law and order' is not only undemocratic, but also risks escalating tensions and undermining trust between communities and law enforcement. We call for the restoration of local control, respect for the Home Rule Act, and the protection of all residents' civil rights.