National guard in DC: Crackdown on crime or military occupation?| DW News

National Guard troops are patrolling Washington, DC, despite falling crime rates. Critics argue that the deployment ordered by President Trump is a political move aimed at targeting Democrat-led cities. Legal experts and local leaders oppose the military presence, calling it unlawful and unnecessary. A federal judge has now ruled the deployment illegal, raising concerns over cost and the military's role in civil society.

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Post from DW News on September 06, 2025

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