D.C. Police and Federal Immigration Enforcement Policies Under Scrutiny

DC Police Chief Pamela Smith signed an executive order allowing police to share non-custody information with federal immigration agencies like ICE, facilitating cooperation in traffic stops and detainee transport while maintaining restrictions on immigration status inquiries and arrests based solely on federal warrants. The move aligns with President Trump's push for increased immigration enforcement in the city, which has seen political tensions and federal interventions amid ongoing debates over sanctuary city policies.