Democrats challenge Trump's D.C. policing and homelessness policies
TL;DR
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution to oppose President Trump's unilateral move to federalize Washington DC's police, arguing it violates the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and worsens public safety, amid a scaled-back agreement on the police control issue.
- Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover The Guardian
- Trump’s D.C. takeover escalates with surge in arrests and homeless encampments cleared PBS
- Trump's aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities AP News
- How the White House's claims about D.C. homelessness compare to the data NBC News
- As Trump takes over D.C.’s police, here’s what law enforcement can and cannot do The Washington Post
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