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Trump Takes Charge of the Police in Washington, D.C.

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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Federal Control vs. Home Rule in D.C.

This chapter explores the implications of federal oversight of the D.C. Police Department amid rising crime and the Trump administration's response. It examines the effectiveness of local governance versus federal intervention, along with recent changes to the D.C. criminal code and the challenges in enacting meaningful reforms.

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