Protesters flood Washington streets, advocating for the liberation of D.C.
In the heart of Washington, D.C., the city is experiencing a significant drop in violent crime since the enforcement surge that began on August 7, 2025. This comes as the federal takeover of the D.C. police force ended on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, without a Congress-approved extension, marking the conclusion of a 30-day crime crackdown.
The crime rate in the city was at a 30-year low before the federal crackdown began. Despite this, the D.C. National Guard announced an extension of its deployment through the end of November. This decision has sparked controversy and protests, with the Free DC Project hosting a demonstration in the city on Saturday.
The goal of the protest, named We Are All DC: A National March, was to end what the organisers call the Trump administration's occupation of the city. D.C. resident Natalie Howe, who attended the rally, expressed her view that the deployment of the National Guard isn't necessary.
Meanwhile, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, a Democrat, filed a lawsuit on Thursday, claiming that National Guard troops are illegally patrolling neighbourhoods throughout the city. The lawsuit aims to challenge the legality of the Guard's continued presence in the city.
It's important to note that Congress has the authority to extend the federal takeover of the DC police force, if necessary. However, with the crime rate continuing to drop, it remains to be seen whether such an extension will be necessary.
As the city moves forward, the future of law enforcement in Washington, D.C. remains a topic of discussion and debate. The end of the federal takeover marks a significant moment in the city's history, and the impact of the ongoing protests and legal challenges will undoubtedly shape its future.
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