Washington's government sued to prevent a federal takeover of its police department, asserting the move is illegal and could cause chaos within the police force. Attorney General Brian Schwalb claimed the appointment of DEA chief Terry Cole to lead the Metropolitan Police Department oversteps Trump's authority and undermines the local governance of D.C. Schwalb emphasized that this intervention posed the greatest threat to Home Rule, which gives the city's residents autonomy. The Justice Department did not comment on the lawsuit, reflecting the administration's silence on the issue at hand.
The nation's capital sued to block President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department in court, arguing the police takeover is illegal and threatens to 'wreak operational havoc.'
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb stated, 'The administration's unlawful actions are an affront to the dignity and autonomy of the 700,000 Americans who call D.C. home.' He called the move the 'gravest threat to Home Rule that the District has ever faced.'
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