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Protect Local Control and Community Safety in Washington DC

Related Article: Trump team backs down in stoush over Washington DC police takeover - brisbanetimes.com.au - Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:57:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Target: Attorney-General Pam Bondi, US Department of Justice, and the White House

Goal: We call on federal officials to respect Washington DC’s right to self-governance, uphold local laws, and cease interventions that undermine community-led policing and immigrant protections.

Recent attempts by the federal government to seize control of Washington DC's police department threaten the principles of local democracy and community safety. While the Trump administration has reversed its takeover, ongoing directives undermine DC’s autonomy and risk eroding trust between residents and law enforcement.

The Trump administration's recent attempt to impose federal control over the Washington DC police department—followed by directives to override city law and force cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—represents a dangerous overreach. These moves threaten the foundation of local democracy and the ability of DC residents to determine how their communities are policed.

Local control over law enforcement is essential for public trust, effective policing, and the protection of vulnerable communities. Federal intervention, particularly when tied to aggressive immigration enforcement, risks undermining hard-won relationships between police and the people they serve. We demand that federal authorities respect DC’s autonomy, end coercive directives, and support policies that prioritize community safety, immigrant rights, and democratic governance.

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