The lawsuit brought by Washington says Trump exceeded his authority under the Home Rule Act of 1973 in taking over the Metropolitan Police Department.

Washington, DC attorney general says in a new lawsuit that Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.

Trump on Monday federalized the Washington, D.C., police department and ordered the deployment of National Guard troops in the capital city.

The lawsuit brought by Washington says Trump exceeded his authority under the Home Rule Act of 1973 in taking over the Metropolitan Police Department.

Washington’s top legal official sought an emergency restraining order in federal court blocking a Trump administration move to put a federal official in charge of its police.

The District of Columbia is suing the Trump administration Friday, alleging overreach after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi installed an emergency police chief.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said DEA boss Terry Cole will assume the police chief's duties and approval authority for any orders issued to officers.

US President Donald Trump had placed Washington’s police department under federal control earlier this week.