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The Justice Department’s move to install federal control over the D.C. police drew fresh outrage and immediate legal scrutiny, turning a public-safety stunt into a constitutional mess. It is not just controversial; it is the kind of overreach that invites a court fight and deepens the city’s distrust of the White House.
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The Justice Department’s move to install federal control over the D.C. police drew fresh outrage and immediate legal scrutiny, turning a public-safety stunt into a constitutional mess. It is not just controversial; it is the kind of overreach that invites a court fight and deepens the city’s distrust of the White House.
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