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On the recordSeptember 3, 2025
Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
commondreams.org
Sep 3, 2025

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Norton argues against federal control over DC's police force.

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