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"No, only Congress can suspend habeas corpus."

"Habeas corpus can only be suspended under the Constitution in times of invasion or insurrection. None of that is happening now."

"This is a really important question, and the answer is a categorical no."

"We are going to suspend the writ of habeas corpus if the courts keep ruling against this [Trump's mass deportations]."

"I can assure you that the president and the entire administration are certainly open to all legal and constitutional remedies [including pausing the writ of habeas corpus] to ensure we can continue with the promise of deporting illegal criminals from our nation's borders."

"I would say that's [suspending the writ of habeas corpus] an option we're actively looking at."

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"You mean District of Columbia, a state? Why? So we can have two more Democratic—Democrat senators and five more congressmen? No, thank you. That'll never happen."

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"Puerto Rico's status is not going to change."

"If the Democrats win the presidency, the Senate and the House in 2028 … they are just going to have to unilaterally add Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia as states."

"I guarantee Puerto Rico will be a battleground state."

"Yes, we will see statehood for D.C. It will happen."

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced at a White House press conference that he is placing the D.C. Metropolitan Police under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops, citing the need to "reestablish law, order and public safety” and vowing to "take our capital back.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced at a White House press conference that he is placing the D.C. Metropolitan Police under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops, citing the need to "reestablish law, order and public safety” and vowing to "take our capital back.”

Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of D.C. police for up to 30 days if he determines special conditions of an emergency nature exist. The decision comes after his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-vows-to-remove-homeless-from-dc-deploy-federal-forces">vow Sunday to crack down on crime and homelessness in the city</a>.

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Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of D.C. police for up to 30 days if he determines special conditions of an emergency nature exist. The decision comes after his vow Sunday to crack down on crime and homelessness in the city.

The deployment reportedly includes approximately 500 federal law enforcement officers from agencies including the FBI, DEA, ICE and U.S. Marshals Service to patrol Washington streets.

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The deployment reportedly includes approximately 500 federal law enforcement officers from agencies including the FBI, DEA, ICE and U.S. Marshals Service to patrol Washington streets.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated additional specialized units could be deployed.</span

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Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated additional specialized units could be deployed.

According to Justice Department (DOJ) data, violent crime in D.C. fell 35% in 2024 from the previous year. That includes a 32% drop in homicides and a 39% drop in robberies, reaching the lowest levels in more than 30 years.

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According to Justice Department (DOJ) data, violent crime in D.C. fell 35% in 2024 from the previous year. That includes a 32% drop in homicides and a 39% drop in robberies, reaching the lowest levels in more than 30 years.

The federal intervention follows <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-threatens-dc-federal-takeover-after-doge-staffer-attack">the assault of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward Coristine</a> last week during an alleged attempted carjacking, with two 15-year-olds arrested in connection.

The federal intervention follows the assault of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward Coristine last week during an alleged attempted carjacking, with two 15-year-olds arrested in connection.

This decisive action addresses the out-of-control crime plaguing the nation’s capital. Washington should showcase America at its best, not be overrun by gangs, violent criminals and roving mobs that make it unsafe for citizens, tourists and federal workers. The federal takeover will restore law and order where local authorities have failed.

This decisive action addresses the out-of-control crime plaguing the nation’s capital. Washington should showcase America at its best, not be overrun by gangs, violent criminals and roving mobs that make it unsafe for citizens, tourists and federal workers. The federal takeover will restore law and order where local authorities have failed.

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Crime statistics show violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, making this federal intervention both unnecessary and unlawful. The deployment is a dangerous government overreach that undermines local democracy, erodes public trust and puts untrained military personnel into civilian law enforcement roles without any legitimate justification.

Crime statistics show violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, making this federal intervention both unnecessary and unlawful. The deployment is a dangerous government overreach that undermines local democracy, erodes public trust and puts untrained military personnel into civilian law enforcement roles without any legitimate justification.

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There's an 18.8% chance that President Trump will formally invoke the Insurrection Act before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 18.8% chance that President Trump will formally invoke the Insurrection Act before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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