Keya Chaterjee

Keya Chaterjee, Executive Director of Free DC and advocate for D.C. residents, discusses the implications of the National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. She highlights the contradictions between claims of rising crime and the actual data showing decline. Keya emphasizes the importance of local representation, critiquing the federal control over D.C.'s law enforcement. The conversation also showcases grassroots resistance efforts and the need for community-driven solutions to foster equity and inclusivity amidst heightened tensions.