Summary
A protest was held against President Donald Trump's temporary control of Washington D.C.'s police, which will end as scheduled without an extension from Congress. Trump had used an executive order to take control for 30 days to address crime. Despite the control ending, Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to keep working with federal law enforcement.
Key Facts
- President Trump temporarily took over Washington D.C.'s police force in August by declaring a "crime emergency."
- The takeover lasts 30 days and will end on September 10 unless Congress acts for an extension.
- Congress, particularly Republicans, do not plan to extend the takeover.
- Protests occurred against Trump's police control and National Guard presence in D.C.
- Mayor Bowser credited the police control for reducing crime but will continue coordinating with federal law enforcement.
- Congressional Democrats oppose the takeover, with proposals for the city to regain full control over its police.
- The city legally challenged the use of the National Guard for domestic law enforcement.
- Approximately 1,340 National Guard troops remain in Washington, expected to stay through the year.
