ICE ARRESTS 300 IN DC AFTER FEDERAL POLICE TAKEOVER; CHECKPOINTS AND JOINT OPS SURGE

Following the federal takeover of DC’s police, ICE and other federal agents embedded with MPD launched vehicle checkpoints and joint operations, resulting in roughly 300 immigration arrests since Aug. 7 — over 10 times the usual pace. MPD data shows a moderate one-week dip in several crime categories while DOJ probes possible data manipulation. Local leaders and civil rights groups warn the crackdown targets immigrant communities and tests DC’s sanctuary limits as legal challenges proceed.