Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of President Donald Trump’s (R) deployment of National Guard troops to protect our nation’s capital. The brief was filed in response to a lawsuit from the D.C. Attorney General, asking the Court to issue a preliminary injunction, reversing the deployment.
The lawsuit was filed despite the success of the National Guard in protecting the seat of government and all those who live, work, and visit there.
As of August 20th, only nine days after troops were first deployed, the city went seven days without a homicide. Carjackings decreased by 83 percent, robberies by 46 percent, car thefts by 21 percent, and overall violent crime by 22 percent.
In addition, more than 200 illegal firearms have been taken off the streets. Even the District’s Democratic Mayor acknowledged the sharp decline in crime and had to express her appreciation.
In the brief, Carr and 22 other attorneys general argue that President Trump’s use of the National Guard does not infringe on the sovereignty of D.C.
They state that the president's "action accords with over two centuries of constitutional tradition that the federal government has responsibility for our capital. America cannot succeed and thrive when the Seat of Government is not safe, and so protecting D.C. is one of President Trump’s most important duties under Article II.”
Carr commented on the D.C. takeover, blaming local officials for the rise in violent crime and the suffering of law-abiding citizens. He praised President Trump for taking action and acting within his constitutional right to restore order.
“When local officials refuse to enforce the law, crime goes up and families suffer,” Carr stated. “President Trump is taking action to keep Americans safe, and we’re proud to support his efforts. This isn’t difficult – violent criminals must be held accountable.”
We’ve filed a brief supporting @realDonaldTrump’s efforts to restore law & order in D.C.
While Democratic AGs file suit to try & stop the National Guard, we’re fighting to keep Americans safe.
Violent criminals must be held accountable.https://t.co/IMFGRmLpQB pic.twitter.com/kvhOkbnJQP
— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) September 18, 2025
