D.C. CRACKDOWN: ICE CHECKPOINTS AND NATIONAL GUARD PATROLS FUEL DEPORTATION FEARS; 1,000+ ARRESTS SINCE FEDERAL TAKEOVER

NBC News reports that after a federal takeover of D.C. policing on Aug. 11, National Guard troops and federal agents have conducted visible enforcement with ICE-linked checkpoints and arrests concentrated in immigrant neighborhoods like Columbia Heights. Officials cite 1,000+ total arrests (less than half immigration-related), while advocates report an exponential spike in hotline tips, economic harm to immigrant-owned businesses, and allegations of racial profiling. MPD has increased cooperation with ICE during the crackdown.