Breaking news: D.C. sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The president has claimed the intervention was a response to a “public safety emergency.”
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Sep. 4, 2025, 11:30 a.m. ET

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D.C. Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment

President Trump has claimed the sweeping intervention was a response to a “public safety emergency.” That justification has prompted criticism and protests from people who say the president wants to punish the city for policies he objects to.

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