Demand Immediate Withdrawal of National Guard from D.C. Streets

The militarization of Washington D.C. is an alarming overreach of federal power that must be halted immediately. President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents for 'roving patrols' is not only unnecessary but dangerously undermines local governance and civil liberties. Contrary to the administration's claims of a crime crisis, D.C. has seen a steady decline in crime rates, with violence reaching a 30-year low last year. This fact directly contradicts the narrative being used to justify this unprecedented military presence in our nation's capital. The White House's assertion that over 300 'dangerous criminals' have been arrested in less than ten days is a misleading statistic without proper context or verification. The attempt to install a federal official as an 'emergency police chief' of the Metropolitan Police Department, thankfully blocked by legal action, reveals the true intent behind this operation: a blatant power grab that disregards local autonomy and democratic principles. As your constituent, I urge you to take immediate action to end this manufactured crisis. Demand the withdrawal of National Guard troops, including those from Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The potential arming of these units for street patrols poses an unacceptable risk of violent confrontations with residents. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other local leaders are working tirelessly to maintain calm and de-escalate the situation. Their efforts are being undermined by this unnecessary federal intervention, which is causing significant anxiety among D.C. residents, especially as the school year approaches. The absence of a clear exit strategy for this military surge is deeply concerning. We cannot allow our capital to become a testing ground for authoritarian tactics. Act now to protect the rights and safety of D.C. residents, and to uphold the principles of local governance and civil liberties that are fundamental to our democracy.