President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to take over the operations of D.C.’s police department for up to 30 days, under the D.C. Home Rule Act, and sending in hundreds of National Guard Troops. If that means more arrests, is the D.C. court system equipped to handle it?

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Judicial officials say the answer is no.

The D.C. Superior Court system has 62 seats, but there are 13 judicial vacancies, and two judges are on extended leave. Another two Superior Court judges have announced their plans

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