Washington, DC, has filed suit against the Trump administration, accusing the president of illegally deploying thousands of National Guard troops without local approval.
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues the move violates the Constitution and federal law, with Guard members deputized by U.S. Marshals to patrol neighborhoods, make arrests, and conduct searches.
NOW: DC is suing President Donald Trump over his deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, escalating local opposition to the administration’s moves to exert more control over the city’s day-to-day affairs. More to come.
— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) September 4, 2025
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The lawsuit contends that the federal deployment undermines the city’s autonomy, damages its economy, and erodes public trust.
President Trump ordered the Guard into DC on August 11 as part of his anti-crime agenda, highlighting a sharp drop in violent crime since federal forces arrived. Critics, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, say the mission is unnecessary, costly, and politically motivated.
Breaking news: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued President Trump over the deployment of the National Guard in the nation’s capital, describing it as an illegal “military occupation” that has turned domestic troops into local police. https://t.co/8eNtoLorTY
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 4, 2025
The case comes days after a federal judge in California ruled Trump’s use of the military for law enforcement in Los Angeles unlawful. The outcome in DC could test the limits of presidential power over the capital’s security.
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