Washington D.C. is taking legal action against the Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard troops in the capital, sparking a fiery debate over local autonomy vs. federal power. 🌆⚖️
District Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the lawsuit Thursday, calling the troop presence an 'unlawful military occupation' that violates the Home Rule Act—a law granting D.C. self-governance. 'Forced deployments undermine our freedoms and economy,' Schwalb argued on social media, pointing to losses in tourism and hospitality sectors. 🏨💸
The move comes weeks after President Trump’s August 11 executive order sent 800 Guard members to D.C., with six Republican-led states adding 1,200 more. Critics compare it to a June court ruling in California, where a judge blocked similar troop deployments under a 19th-century anti-militarization law. ⚔️📜
While the administration claims the troops reduce crime, D.C. leaders insist the issue isn’t safety—it’s sovereignty. This legal clash could set major precedents for how cities handle federal interventions. 🔥👀
