Defend DC’s Autonomy: Stop the Federal Takeover of Our Police Department

The Trump administration’s decision to appoint a federal official as the emergency head of the DC police department is an unprecedented and dangerous intervention in the District’s local affairs. This move strips DC residents of their right to self-determination and undermines the ability of local leaders to ensure public safety and accountability.

Chief Pamela Smith, with nearly three decades of experience in law enforcement, has warned that this federal takeover poses a greater threat to law and order than any previous government action. Local activists and community members have gathered outside federal court to demand that DC’s autonomy be respected and that control of the police department remain in the hands of those who know and serve the community best.

We call on all concerned citizens to stand with DC and oppose this federal overreach. The people of DC deserve the same rights to self-governance as every other community in the nation. Join us in demanding an end to this dangerous intervention and the restoration of local control over our police department.