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What is the criticism against the D.C. crackdown?

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Criticism of the D.C. crackdown centers on judicial accusations of sloppy prosecution, dropped charges, and the unnecessary and un-American military presence in neighborhoods. The Department of Justice is accused of making errors and damaging its credibility.

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  • About 2,300 National Guard troops are deployed in Washington, D.C., with deployments continuing.
  • The National Guard is not making arrests; law enforcement is handled by local and federal agents. 12s
  • A federal judge criticized the Department of Justice for errors and dropped charges in criminal cases. 25s
  • The U.S. Attorney for D.C. defended the prosecution process and called for politics to be kept out of the courts. 55s
  • Washington, D.C.'s mayor supports some federal resources but opposes National Guard troops on city streets. 1m 23s
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Why Trump's D.C. crime crackdown is facing new scrutiny
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Why Trump's D.C. crime crackdown is facing new scrutiny

A federal judge criticized the administration for bringing serious charges, jailing people, then dropping charges days later, calling the Department of Justice's work sloppy and damaging to its credibility.

Why Trump's D.C. crime crackdown is facing new scrutiny
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Why Trump's D.C. crime crackdown is facing new scrutiny

The mayor of Washington, D.C. supports some federal resources but opposes the ongoing National Guard presence, calling it unnecessary and un-American.

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