Trump’s Federal Takeover of D.C. Police: A Dangerous Overreach That Threatens Local Sovereignty

In an unprecedented move that raises serious constitutional alarms, President Donald Trump has deployed federal forces across Washington, D.C., asserting control over the city's police department in a sweeping assertion of federal authority. This heavy-handed takeover is not merely an enforcement tactic — it threatens the very principle of local sovereignty that anchors American governance. When Does Law Enforcement Become Federal Overreach? While the Trump administration touts this action as part of a tough-on-crime agenda, the facts on the ground tell a different story. Violent crime in the District hit historic lows last year and continues to decline. So why...