DC Police Chief Orders to Work with Immigration Agents

Washington, DC, Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an executive order Thursday to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

The move comes after the recent federal government that took over the department and dispatched the National Guard to curb crime and homelessness in the capital.

According to the command Metropolitan Police Department Officials can now help “share information about people not under MPD custody,” such as during “traffic parking”, which can provide “transport” to federal immigration employees and detain subjects” NBC 4 Washington.

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However, the order says that personnel cannot “do any query through any database just for querying an individual’s immigration status.”

The order said: “Members shall not ask any person for immigration status, with the purpose of determining whether they have violated civil immigration laws or for the purpose of enforcing civil immigration laws.”

The order continues: “As long as there is no other criminal warrant or the offence of an individual being arrested, individuals should not be arrested only under federal immigration orders or detainees.”

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Metropolitan Police Department officials investigated the August 11, 2025 shooting in Washington, DC. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Image)

The capital is considered Sanctuary city, According to Axios, Mayor Muriel Bowser tried to be abandoned earlier this year.

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“Good news. The capital of the United States should not be a refuge,” Senator Mike Lee, tweeted.

The White House’s quick response account is released: “Another ensure DC is safe.”

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the police department, with law enforcement officers across the city increasing in the National Guards, including Union Station.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Personnel’s name, hearing time and place list on June 27, 2025 in the Federal Square Courthouse in New York. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images)

On Wednesday night alone, 45 people were arrested, 29 of whom were illegal, as many federal agencies were participating in the country The main suppression.

While the acquisition has been praised by Republicans and some DC residents, many Democrats have been opposed. In recent months, juvenile crime across the city has largely contributed to the move.

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Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb posted on X on Monday. “We are considering all our options and will do our best to protect the rights and safety of residents in the area.