Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data
Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data President Trump’s controversial takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington D.C. is set to expire tonight, September 10th, marking the end of a 30-day federal intervention. The move, initiated on August 11th under the 1973 Home Rule Act, saw federal oversight of local police and the activation of the D.C. National Guard. Despite earlier indications of seeking an extension, President Trump has recently praised…