Summary
The White House announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi has put an end to Washington D.C.'s sanctuary policies. This change gives Drug Enforcement Administrator Terry Cole the powers of the police chief and requires strict enforcement of laws against obstructing public spaces.
Key Facts
- Pam Bondi, Attorney General, issued an order ending D.C.'s sanctuary policies.
- Drug Enforcement Administrator Terry Cole is now the "emergency police commissioner."
- The order cancels a previous policy allowing D.C. officers to aid federal immigration authorities.
- Bondi's directive enforces a law against obstructing streets and public spaces.
- D.C.'s mayor's office did not provide immediate comments on the announcement.
- The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to control D.C.’s law enforcement.
