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D.C. Police Chief Retains Control of City Police After Court Hearing
The Trump administration backed off one of its most explicit efforts to take control of the Washington police department on Friday, agreeing before a judge to leave the city’s police chief in charge ...

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D.C. police chief retains position, but perhaps not as much power
D.C. Police Chief back in charge after deal with DOJ
Trump Administration Updates: Three Republican-Led States to Send Troops to Expand Guard’s Presence in D.C.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia, a Republican, said on Saturday that he was sending 300 to 400 troops from the state’s National Guard to Washington at President Trump’s request.

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Trump administration partially retreats from a takeover of Washington’s police. Here’s what to know
D.C. police chief remains in command under deal with Trump administration
Washington sues Donald Trump over Federal takeover of city police, Judge Ana Reyes to hold emergency hearing
The lawsuit, filed on Friday by Washington DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, accuses President Donald Trump of overstepping his constitutional authority and jeopardising public safety.

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DOJ has until 6:30 p.m. to rewrite order on how it directs DC police
Trump Administration Backs Off New Attempt to Widen Control of D.C. Police

Trump administration to keep DC police chief in place, but under immigration enforcement order

The Trump administration agreed to leave the D.C. police chief in control of the department, but the District’s police were ordered to aid immigration efforts.

White House Backs Off ‘Hostile Takeover’ of D.C. Police Chief Role

The White House has backed off plans for a full takeover of the D.C. police force and will allow for the city’s police chief to remain in charge after a judge indicated they would block the move.

Outgoing Independence police chief leaves complex legacy with sudden exit

Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman resigned Friday after 12 weeks of leave. Several lawsuits filed against IPD during his tenure remain.

A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

The White House says Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of Washington D.C.’s police department.

DOJ removes newly named D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite Bondi directive on immigration

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.

DC police chief ripped for 'mind blowing' response to basic policing question: 'Yikes'

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of command following Trump's federalization of department.

Police chief explains why NJ town could punish parents for teens' misconduct

A New Jersey township has enacted an ordinance holding parents accountable for their children's public misbehavior.
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