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"Roving mobs of wild youth"
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Federal intervention in D.C. police escalates amid disputed crime data, fueling political struggle and amplifying youth crime myths. Experts refute claims linking tough policies with improved safety.
Takeaways
  • President Trump invokes a surge of federal control over D.C.'s police, citing crime concerns and deploying the National Guard; authorities contest the narrative with declining violent crime statistics.
  • Janine Pirro and Trump emphasize youth crime and 'super predator' rhetoric, but data and academic analysis show juvenile crime rates and arrests have fallen, and harsh policies worsen outcomes.
  • Experts such as Eduardo Ferrer urge investment in social services and support for families as effective strategies, warning that incarceration and adult transfers undermine public safety.
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