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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Department of Justice, and Congress
Goal: We call for the immediate restoration of local control over the Metropolitan Police Department and investment in community-based safety initiatives.
In response to a declared "public safety emergency," the federal government has taken direct control of Washington D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. While public safety is crucial, this unprecedented move strips D.C. residents of their right to self-governance and undermines the trust between communities and law enforcement. Evidence shows that community-led approaches to public safety are more effective and equitable than top-down federal interventions. We urge federal authorities to respect D.C.'s autonomy and prioritize investments in proven, community-based solutions.