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End the Militarization of Washington, DC: Restore Civilian Control and Community Safety
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Target: President of the United States, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and the Mayor of Washington, DC
Goal: We call for the immediate withdrawal of the National Guard and federal law enforcement from Washington, DC, and the restoration of local control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
Residents of Washington, DC have taken to the streets to protest the deployment of the National Guard and the increased presence of federal law enforcement in their city. Despite a significant drop in crime rates, these actions have created an atmosphere of intimidation and fear, undermining the trust between the community and those sworn to protect it.
Protesters have made it clear that the militarization of their neighborhoods is not welcome. The presence of armed forces and federal agents is not only unnecessary, but it also threatens the democratic principle of local self-governance. Attempts to take over the Metropolitan Police Department set a dangerous precedent for federal overreach and erode the rights of DC residents to determine their own public safety policies.
We stand with the people of Washington, DC in demanding an immediate end to these tactics. The safety and well-being of our communities depend on trust, transparency, and local accountability—not intimidation and military force.
Key Demands
- Immediately withdraw the National Guard and all federal law enforcement from Washington, DC neighborhoods.
- Respect and restore full local control over the Metropolitan Police Department to DC's elected officials.
- Cease all attempts at federal intervention in local policing unless explicitly requested by the DC government.
- Commit to transparent communication with DC residents about any future public safety decisions.
- Invest in community-based public safety initiatives that prioritize prevention, support, and local accountability.
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