President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27 to create a task force to help crack down on crime in Washington, D.C., in addition to ensuring that “quality-of-life laws” in the nation’s capital are enforced.
The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force will consist of representatives from agencies including the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the Department of Transportation. It will be able to request assistance from local law enforcement in tasks such as monitoring the city’s sanctuary-city policy.
The executive order will ensure a federal role in maintaining order and safety in the District of Columbia....
