On September 6, 2025, thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., for the “We Are All D.C.” march, opposing President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of local policing amid a declared crime emergency.
Starting at Meridian Hill Park and marching toward the White House, demonstrators chanted “Free DC” and demanded the withdrawal of federal troops and National Guard units, citing violations of the city’s autonomy.
Local officials, including Attorney General Brian Schwalb, filed lawsuits against the move, which sidelined the Metropolitan Police and involved ICE raids, highlighting fears of authoritarian overreach and escalating national tensions.
