Summary
Hundreds of people marched to the White House to protest President Trump's plans to control D.C.'s police. They opposed his order to declare a "crime emergency" and were concerned about increased federal presence in the city. This protest came after efforts to appoint an emergency police commissioner were halted by a lawsuit.
Key Facts
- Protesters marched in Washington, D.C. against President Trump's plans for D.C. police.
- The demonstration started at DuPont Circle and moved to the White House.
- Trump issued an executive order declaring a "crime emergency" in the city.
- The protest was peaceful, with police observing from a distance.
- D.C. Attorney General filed a lawsuit that stopped the appointment of an "emergency police commissioner."
- Protesters expressed concerns about the increase of federal troops in the city.
- Organizers are planning more protests in the coming weeks.
