Trump Just Launched a New Assault on D.C.'s Home Rule. It's Brazenly Illegal.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a controversial intervention in D.C. by appointing Terry Cole as police chief and repealing local sanctuary policies. These actions prompted D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb to file a lawsuit aiming to restrain Bondi's authority. Legal experts assert that while the federal government holds significant control over D.C., Congress has not granted the president the power to unilaterally change local police leadership or local laws. Therefore, Bondi's actions are seen as a clear violation of constitutional boundaries.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Terry Cole as D.C.'s new police chief, overriding Pamela Smith, and attempted to repeal sanctuary policies, prompting legal action.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit against Bondi's actions, arguing that the federal government lacks the authority to commandeer D.C.'s police or policies.

The Constitution assigns ultimate authority over D.C. to Congress, not the president or his appointees, which makes Bondi's actions illegal.

The Trump administration's attempts to bypass Congressional authority with unprecedented measures against D.C. indicates a clear violation of established legal boundaries.

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