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D.C. AG accuses federal government of attempting a hostile takeover of city police

By Carrie Johnson

Published August 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM CDT

The District of Columbia sued the federal government in a clash over home rule as the Justice Department moved to install a new city police leader.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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