A lawsuit was filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb to prevent Attorney General Pam Bondi from assuming control of the Metropolitan Police Department. The lawsuit alleges violations of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which limits presidential powers over local law enforcement. Schwalb emphasized that the president can only commandeer the MPD during emergencies for a short period unless permitted by Congress. This legal action challenges the necessity of a federal police takeover amidst claims of crime emergencies by the Trump administration.
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit to prevent Attorney General Pam Bondi from taking control of the police department, citing violations of the Home Rule Act.
The lawsuit contends that the Home Rule Act restricts presidential authority over the Metropolitan Police Department to limited emergencies and short timeframes.
Schwalb asserts that for a presidential takeover of MPD to exceed 30 days, Congress must issue a joint resolution, highlighting checks on executive power.
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