Rep. Jamie Raskin is introducing a resolution to terminate the crime emergency declared by Trump that allowed federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police. This legislation, supported by key Democratic figures, claims Trump lacks justification for such a declaration, particularly as violent crime in D.C. has decreased significantly. The resolution also highlights the federal government's failure to adequately fund D.C., pointing out a $1 billion shortfall. Despite the proposal's introduction, the likelihood of it being voted on in Congress remains low, considering Republican control and the current recess.
Raskin is introducing the resolution along with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, House Oversight Committee ranking member Robert Garcia, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
The resolution argues that Trump has failed to identify special conditions of an emergency nature and isn't authorized to federalize the MPD under the Home Rule Act.
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