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Stop the Militarization of Washington, DC: Keep National Guard Troops Off Our Streets
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Target: President Donald Trump, the White House, Governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio, and Congress
Goal: We call for the immediate withdrawal of all National Guard troops from Washington, DC, and demand an end to the federal takeover of local police departments. Civilian communities must not be policed by armed soldiers.
The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC, in the absence of any credible public safety emergency, is an alarming overreach of federal power. Despite claims of rising crime, Justice Department data show that violent crime in DC is at a 30-year low. The decision to send military personnel to patrol American streets, especially against the wishes of local officials and residents, is not only unnecessary but threatens the constitutional rights of DC citizens.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb have rightfully opposed this federal intervention, which undermines the ability of locally elected leaders to govern their own communities. The use of soldiers and military police to 'deter crime' sends a chilling message and risks escalating tensions rather than fostering public safety.
National Guard troops are trained to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, not to police civilians. Their presence on the streets of DC, with the potential to be armed, is a step toward normalizing military involvement in civilian life. We must reject this dangerous precedent and stand up for democracy, local control, and civil liberties.
Key Demands
- Immediately withdraw all National Guard troops from Washington, DC.
- End the federal takeover of the DC Metropolitan Police Department.
- Prohibit the use of National Guard or military personnel in civilian policing roles without explicit, demonstrated necessity and local consent.
- Respect the autonomy of locally elected officials and the right of DC residents to self-governance.
- Ensure full transparency and public oversight regarding any future deployment of military forces in American cities.
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