The Home Rule Act lets a president invoke certain emergency powers over the police department for 30 days, after which ...

“If you are stopped by the D.C. police, you have the right to an attorney,” Hopkins said. “If you are stopped by ICE, you have the right to consult with an attorney, and you can also request a list of ...

The lawsuit brought by Washington says Trump exceeded his authority under the Home Rule Act of 1973 in taking over the ...

When President Trump announced his crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., the local U.S. Attorney said she wanted to focus ...

Judge Questions Trump Administration's "Hostile Takeover" as City Officials Reaffirm Local Authority In a dramatic legal showdown, officials in the nation's capital are celebrating a victory after a ...