Trump Ends Sanctuary City Status in Washington, D.C., Deploys ICE, U.S. Park Police, Helicopters, and National Guard

President Donald Trump announced that Washington, D.C., will no longer serve as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. He emphasized the implementation of full, seamless, and integrated cooperation among all levels of law enforcement within the city. To enforce this policy, law enforcement officers will be deployed across the District with an overwhelming presence. Recent operations have involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents collaborating with U.S. Park Police to combat violent crime, including the use of helicopters to patrol areas such as the National Mall. The deployment of ICE and National Guard forces in Washington, D.C., has raised questions about the city's sanctuary status, with officials affirming that the presence of these agencies effectively ends sanctuary protections for undocumented criminals in the city.