The Justice Department criticized the Washington, D.C., City Council on August 12, 2026, regarding the councilors' requests to remove the National Guard from the city's streets. Members of the D.C. City Council had previously sent letters to governors in ten states, asking them to withdraw their National Guard members from the city early last month.
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DOJ Criticizes DC City Council's Request to Withdraw National Guard
The Justice Department has expressed criticism towards the Washington, D.C., City Council for their requests to remove the National Guard from the city. The councilors had sent letters to governors in ten states requesting the withdrawal of National Guard troops.
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DOJ slams DC City Council for requests to remove National Guard
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DOJ Criticizes DC City Council's Request to Withdraw National Guard