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The D.C. crime initiatives are stirring things up on the streets and in the courtroom.
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The Justice Department and D.C. officials reached a deal Friday, after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued to stop the federal takeover of local police and a federal judge signaled she was likely to rule in his favor. The DOJ agreed to keep police chief Smith at the helm in exchange for local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal officers and immigration enforcement.
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Protests have popped up across the nation’s capital in response to the crackdown—which had resulted in 240+ arrests—with demonstrators chanting “Free D.C.”
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Meanwhile, backup is en route. Three Republican-led states (Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina) have announced they will collectively deploy ~650 National Guardsmen and military police to D.C. as "a show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation.”
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ABOVE ALL, LOVE
In this divisive political climate, Christians have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to the God who shows perfect justice and mercy to everyone. Imitate Him, rooting for justice while retaining love for all parties, desiring restoration and not revenge.
[/td]In this divisive political climate, Christians have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to the God who shows perfect justice and mercy to everyone. Imitate Him, rooting for justice while retaining love for all parties, desiring restoration and not revenge.
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“Therefore the LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.”
Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)
[/td]Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)
