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Washington DC's top attorney, Brian Schwalb, told reporters he expects the federal government to agree that the city police chief remains in charge of the department, at least for the coming days.
Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb declared that in his view, an order issued by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi "is unlawful"
It is my opinion that the Bondi order is unlawful, and that you are not legally obligated to follow it,” DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb wrote
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'Not consistent with the facts': D.C. Attorney General says Trump wrong about crime in the city
Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb joins Morning Joe to discuss the president's takeover of the D.C. Police Department.
Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's claim of authority over the city's police department. Experts say the legal fight raises constitutional questions and potential public safety dangers.
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration over its moves to take over the city’s police department and appoint an emergency commission