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Trump’s DC crime emergency order set to expire
President Donald Trump’s crime emergency order in the District of Columbia is set to expire within 24 hours, but federal law enforcement and National Guard troops are expected to remain on the streets for now.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s crime emergency order in the District of Columbia is set to expire within 24 hours, but federal law enforcement and National Guard troops are expected to remain on the streets for now.
Crime emergency order
The emergency surge began August 7, bringing increased FBI, DEA, and ATF presence in coordination with D.C. police. Mayor Muriel Bowser says those partnerships will continue, even as the formal order ends.
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Bowser warns DC crime crackdown will continue
While President Donald Trump's federal surge in D.C. is set to expire September 10, Mayor Muriel Bowser made it clear on Monday that the increased number of federal officers and Guard troops in the District likely isn’t going anywhere – and no one should see the order’s expiration as a green light to commit crime.
Despite announcing a 13% pay raise and new recruitment incentives, the Metropolitan Police Department remains short about 500 officers. City leaders say federal support is helping fill the gap.
Mayor's update
Bowser emphasized that the end of the emergency order does not signal a green light for unrest. The National Guard will remain in place through at least November 30, with more than 2,300 troops currently deployed—955 from D.C. and 1,355 from eight other states, including Georgia.
The mayor also clarified that forced cooperation with ICE is not part of the city’s ongoing plan. Meanwhile, the White House reported 72 arrests on Sunday, more than half related to immigration violations.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press and previous FOX 5 reporting.