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National Guard in D.C. One Year On | Washington DC News
One year after the National Guard’s controversial deployment in D.C. under a declared crime emergency, activists with Free D.C. are rallying against what they call an occupation—especially targeting homeless residents most affected by the Guard’s presence. They argue that funds earmarked for housing troops until 2029 should instead go to housing D.C.’s own vulnerable citizens, defending the city’s home rule rights. The protest merged with nightly demonstrations from elderly residents banging pots and pans—a chorus of dissent against the growing law enforcement footprint. Meanwhile, the White…
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