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D.C. Council Demands National Guard Out | Washington DC News
D.C. Council members are fiercely opposing the deployment of out-of-state National Guard troops until 2029, demanding governors pull them back after July Fourth and America 250 events. Council Chair Phil Mendelson says the District is even in court over this, arguing the Guard should only be used in emergencies—not for public safety duties. Members like Janeese Lewis George and Brooke Pinto warn that unfamiliar out-of-state troops aren’t suited for local law enforcement, while Christina Henderson calls the whole setup a “charade.” Trayon White adds that federal over-policing is a bigger…
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