National Guard troops are being deployed in Washington, D.C. from red states, with some potentially armed. Recent arrests, including the apprehension of Cristian Enrique Carias Torres by federal police, underscore heightened enforcement amidst claims of illegal immigration and gang affiliations. Significant pushback includes the reprisal of the plan to sideline D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith due to a lawsuit from the D.C. Attorney General. Community reactions reflect a mix of resistance and wariness over federal actions, particularly noted during recent nightlife activities on U Street.
Federal police tackled and arrested food-delivery driver Cristian Enrique Carias Torres in front of numerous witnesses Saturday morning. The White House later said Carias Torres was in the US illegally and had a "suspected gang affiliation."
So far, the deployments have mostly stuck to parts of town with lower crime. Trump "probably doesn't even know where Anacostia is," one resident said.
Activist Afeni Evans was released to cheers over the weekend after being arrested for allegedly dodging a Metro fare, and "Sandwich Guy" has become a symbol of hometown resistance.
The pushback: The administration had to back off its plan to sideline DC Police Chief Pamela Smith after DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued the feds Friday.
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