President Trump is stepping up federal law enforcement in D.C. this week, deploying officials from over 15 agencies in a high-profile push to crack down on crime.

Why it matters: D.C.'s mix of federal- and city-controlled land creates overlapping law enforcement zones — making it easier to increase arrests, but also raising alarms over accountability and civil rights.

State of play: Trump's high-visibility, multi-agency operation launched Friday — led by the U.S. Park Police, with potential for extension. • It includes familiar agencies like U.S. Capitol Police, Metro and Amtrak police. • Other agencies seen less frequently on D.C. streets include: DEA, FBI, ATF, Homeland Security and the U.S. Marshals. • Federal officers will patrol in marked units and uniforms. • How they'll co

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