Washington legal chief sues Trump over police takeover
Saturday, 16 August 2025 () Washington DC's Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's takeover of the city's police department. This action follows the appointment of Terry Cole as emergency commissioner, granting him authority over the police chief's duties. Mayor Muriel Bowser argues this move violates the District's autonomy, while Schwalb calls it a grave threat to Home Rule.
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