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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."

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President Donald Trump announced in a White House press conference Monday 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, “We’re going to take our capital back.”

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President Donald Trump announced in a White House press conference Monday 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, “We’re going to take our capital back.”

Trump invoked Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of DC 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 on Sunday via Truth Social to crack down on crime and homelessness in the city</a>.

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Trump invoked Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of DC police for up to 30 days if he determines special conditions of an emergency nature exist. The decision comes after his vow on Sunday via Truth Social 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.

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

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 DOJ data, violent crime in D.C. fell 35% in 2024 from the previous year, including a 32% drop in homicides and a 39% drop in robberies, reaching the lowest levels in more than 30 years. Responding to Trump’s decision, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb wrote on X that violent crime is down another 26% so far in 2025.

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According to DOJ data, violent crime in D.C. fell 35% in 2024 from the previous year, including a 32% drop in homicides and a 39% drop in robberies, reaching the lowest levels in more than 30 years. Responding to Trump’s decision, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb wrote on X that violent crime is down another 26% so far in 2025.

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

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Trump invoked Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of DC police for up to 30 days if he determines special conditions of an emergency nature exist.</span

Trump invoked Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take control of DC police for up to 30 days if he determines special conditions of an emergency nature exist.

The deployment includes approximately 500 federal law enforcement officers from agencies including the FBI, DEA, ICE, and US Marshals Service to patrol Washington streets.</span

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

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Police statistics show violent crime in Washington is down 26% this year compared to 2024, with homicides down 12% and overall crime reaching what officials call a 30-year low.</span

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Police statistics show violent crime in Washington is down 26% this year compared to 2024, with homicides down 12% and overall crime reaching what officials call a 30-year low.

The federal intervention follows the assault of former Department of Government Efficiency staffer Edward Coristine during an attempted carjacking, with two 15-year-olds arrested in connection.</span

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

Crime statistics show violent crime in DC is at a 30-year low, making this federal intervention unnecessary and unlawful. The deployment represents dangerous government overreach that undermines local democracy and puts untrained military personnel in civilian law enforcement roles without justification.

Crime statistics show violent crime in DC is at a 30-year low, making this federal intervention unnecessary and unlawful. The deployment represents dangerous government overreach that undermines local democracy and puts untrained military personnel in civilian law enforcement roles without justification.

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This decisive action addresses the out-of-control crime plaguing our 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 our 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 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 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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