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Crime Trends in Washington, D.C.

The debate over the impact of the National Guard's deployment on crime trends in Washington, D.C.

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What legal or congressional approvals are required for prolonged National Guard presence in the capital?

A prolonged National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., can proceed under several legal paths — primarily federalization under the Insurrection Act, Title 32 activations with federal funding but stat...