From Capital Streets to City Shelters: Who’s in Charge?
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Crime and Governance in D.C.
This chapter examines the contrasting views on crime in Washington D.C., highlighting debates over responses to crime and the complexities of local versus federal governance. It explores the challenges of accountability and jurisdictional overlap, particularly in light of the Home Rule Act and the federal government’s influence on local policing. The discussion also addresses the implications of crime statistics and federal intervention, particularly in relation to marginalized communities and ongoing governance dynamics.
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