D.C.’s Sanctuary City Era Ends as Attorney General Bondi Orders Federal Takeover of Police

In a sweeping move aimed at combating rising crime and what she described as “progressive neglect,” Attorney General Pam Bondi declared an end to Washington, D.C.’s sanctuary city policies on Thursday. The declaration was accompanied by an order to immediately dismantle protections for individuals in the country illegally who are subject to federal immigration enforcement.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Bondi announced that the nation’s capital would “no longer serve as a refuge for lawbreakers.” She placed Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terrence C. Cole in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), tasking him with restoring public safety.

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