Washington, D.C., filed a federal lawsuit on Friday, aiming to block President Donald Trump’s unprecedented federal takeover of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

This legal action follows Trump’s administration intensifying its intervention in D.C.’s policing, including appointing DEA head Terry Cole as emergency chief over the local police.

The big picture: A federal judge, Ana Reyes, indicated during a court hearing that while the president has significant power to demand cooperation from the city, full direct control of the police department likely exceeds legal authority under current statutes. • The Trump administration’s attorney explained the move followed concerns over local officials restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, particularly poli

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