President Trump recently declared a sweeping federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force under an emergency public safety order, labeling the city as a “sanctuary for illegal alien criminals” with spiraling crime—even though official data shows violent crime at a 30-year low.
He placed the Metropolitan Police under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s control, deployed 800 National Guard troops, and even empowered ICE to arrest individuals in neighborhoods, drawing heavy criticism. Residents and local officials warned of civil rights violations amid widespread protests and curfews.
Civil liberties advocates have expressed alarm over the implications of sending social media teams alongside FBI agents to film arrests. Legal experts argue this erodes the independence of law enforcement and may violate constitutional rights.
Some advocacy groups, including “Impeach Trump Again,” condemn these actions as unconstitutional overreach—pointing to abuses of emergency powers, federal-local overreach, and civil liberties violations as potential grounds for impeachment. With opposition mounting and the justification increasingly under scrutiny, calls for impeachment are gaining traction.
