DOJ slams DC City Council for requests to remove National Guard
The Washington, D.C. City Council asked to remove the National Guard from city streets. The Justice Department publicly disagreed with this request. The two sides have different views on whether the National Guard should remain deployed in the city.
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4 sourcesJustice Department slams 'politically motivated demands' of DC Council asking govs to remove National Guard
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