The New Normal
· @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
One year after President Trump deployed the National Guard to D.C. to address rising crime, the presence of approximately 4,600 troops has become a contentious issue. While some residents view it as an occupation, others credit the Guard for reducing certain property crimes. The deployment has cost over $300 million in its first five months, with projections of an additional $1.4 billion if troops remain until 2029. Meanwhile, D.C. courts are struggling with a surge in criminal cases and a proposed budget cut, warning that they lack the capacity to administer justice effectively amidst the ongoing federal enforcement efforts.
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