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Stop the Militarization of Washington, DC: Respect Local Autonomy and Human Rights
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Target: President of the United States, Governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio, and Congress
Goal: We demand an immediate halt to the deployment of out-of-state National Guard troops in Washington, DC, and call for the restoration of local control over the Metropolitan Police Department. Federal and state authorities must prioritize community-based sol
On August 11, President Trump invoked Section 740 of the 1973 Home Rule Act to assume control of Washington, DC's Metropolitan Police Department and deploy 800 National Guard members. This federal intervention has been further reinforced by the deployment of 300-400 troops from West Virginia, 200 from South Carolina, and 150 from Ohio. These actions, justified by exaggerated claims of crime and homelessness, are not supported by local data: DC police report a 26% decrease in violent crime and a 7% decrease in property crimes compared to last year.
The presence of armed troops in our nation's capital threatens the safety, autonomy, and civil rights of DC residents. It also stigmatizes and criminalizes people experiencing homelessness, rather than addressing the root causes of poverty and housing insecurity. We call on federal and state leaders to withdraw these deployments, restore local control, and invest in proven community-based solutions.
Key Demands
- Immediately withdraw all out-of-state National Guard troops from Washington, DC.
- Restore full local control over the Metropolitan Police Department to DC officials.
- End the use of militarized responses to issues of crime and homelessness.
- Invest in community-based public safety programs and housing-first initiatives.
- Respect the civil liberties and human rights of all DC residents, including those experiencing homelessness.
- Repeal or amend Section 740 of the 1973 Home Rule Act to prevent future federal overreach.
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