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WASHINGTON, USA (AUG. 22, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE MARCHING ON STREETS, CHANTING SLOGANS CARRYING BANNERS WASHINGTON, USA - AUG. 22, 2025: Demonstrators rallied in Washington, on Friday (Aug. 22) to demand the withdrawal of National Guard troops and federal immigration agents from the city, as tensions rose over a federal order placing the local police force under national control.

Protesters gathered at 14th and U Streets NW under the banner of the Free DC movement, criticizing the expanded role of federal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. capital.

Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump declared a "crime emergency" in Washington, DC, placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to patrol the streets of the nation’s capital.

Following Trump’s activation of around 800 DC National Guard soldiers, governors from South Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana authorized sending additional troops from their own states.

Federal authorities have made 550 arrests since the operation began Aug. 7, with officials claiming significant reductions in violent crime and robberies. The crackdown has also involved the clearing of dozens of homeless encampments throughout the capital.

Hegseth's move enables nearly 2,000 troops in Washington, DC, to carry out expanded operations across the capital.