Thousands of people gathered in Washington as 2,000 National Guard troops

Thousands of people gathered in Washington as 2,000 National Guard troops, supported by ICE and federal police, took positions throughout the city.

The administration claims the deployment is intended to address crime, while protesters argue it is an overreach of power, chanting slogans such as "Resist Tyranny" and "Free DC" at the We Are All D.C. rally.

D.C.'s attorney general has filed a lawsuit, describing the deployment as unconstitutional.

Mayor Bowser is navigating a complex situation; she acknowledges the decrease in crime but is advocating for an end to the military presence.

Currently, Washington is presenting a significant example of the extent of federal authority.

Mario Nawfal