LWVUS Federal Takeover of US Cities
Tina Mollica | Published on 9/18/2025
In recent months, the Trump Administration has taken steps to use the US military to execute a federal takeover of the District of Columbia and Los Angeles, CA, and has publicized plans to do this in other major cities. These actions present threats to people’s constitutional rights, state sovereignty, and DC autonomy. This page compiles LWVUS’s recommendations to state and local Leagues looking to engage in advocacy and organizing to oppose illegal actions.