Apple News Today It’s been two weeks of federal control in D.C. Here’s what’s changed in the city.
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Federal Police Takeover Changed D.C. Dynamics
- Federalizing D.C. law enforcement coincided with an early drop in reported crime and a heavier federal presence in tourist areas.
- The increased militarized presence has also reduced foot traffic and complicated local policing with ICE involvement.
Moped Drivers Detained During Patrols
- Jenny Gathright described viral scenes of ICE detaining moped delivery drivers across commercial corridors in D.C.
- These arrests often involve workers from Central and South America who routinely deliver food by moped.
Legal Fight Over Home Rule Authority
- The administration invoked a rarely used Home Rule Act provision to order local police to assist ICE, moving the dispute into the courts.
- The legal outcome will set a precedent for how far the federal government can assert control over D.C. governance.