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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Department of Justice, and Congress
Goal: Reverse the federal takeover of Washington D.C.'s police department and restore local control.
The federal government's unprecedented takeover of Washington D.C.'s police department, as challenged by Attorney General Brian Schwalb, is a direct threat to local democracy and self-governance. This action disregards the will of D.C. residents and their elected officials, and it risks setting a precedent for further federal encroachment on local matters nationwide.
We urge federal officials to respect the autonomy of D.C. and immediately reverse this brazenly unlawful action. The people of D.C. deserve the right to govern their own communities without interference. Stand with us to protect democracy, civil rights, and local control.