D.C. is pushing back against what it argues is an illegal and indefinite deployment of National Guard troops, under federal control, in the nation’s capital.

Court documents suggest troops have been instructed to prepare for “long-term persistent presence” in the District, possibly though next summer in conjunction with the “America 250” celebration.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed the supplemental brief Friday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

He’s expected to go before a federal judge Friday to ask the court to issue an injunction to stop the National Guard deployment and restore local control over law enforcement.

Federal command over National Guard is unconstitutional, filing argues

According to the brief, National Guard personnel stationed across t

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