Federal control didn’t just change who patrols Washington — it changed daily life in the city. Some residents feel safer, letting their children play outside again, but many still watch nervously as police and unmarked vehicles move through their neighborhoods.
For undocumented workers and mixed-status families, the situation feels very different. Routine trips to work can involve checkpoints, ID checks, and the fear of detention. Community spaces like churches have become places where people seek legal help and support.
Washington now faces a difficult balance: less visible street crime, but growing anxiety among many residents about what safety truly means.
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