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Thousands March in Washington, D.C. to Protest Trump's National Guard Deployment

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Thousands of demonstrators marched in Washington, D.C. on September 6, 2025, to protest President Donald Trump's continued deployment of National Guard troops in the nation's capital. The "We Are All DC" march, which was attended by dozens of organizations, including labor unions, faith-based organizations, and immigration advocates, was a response to Trump's heightened threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, and other Democratic-led cities. The protesters, who carried signs bearing messages such as "End the Occupation," "Free DC," and "Get the ICE Out," demanded an end to the deployment and the departure of federal law enforcement agencies from the district.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "We Are All DC" march was a large demonstration that trailed down 16th Street NW toward the White House, with participants carrying signs and banners expressing opposition to Trump's National Guard deployment.
  • Dozens of organizations participated in the march, including labor unions, faith-based organizations, and immigration advocates, demonstrating a broad coalition of support for the protest.
  • The district's Democratic attorney general sued the Trump administration on Thursday, arguing that the ongoing presence of National Guard troops amounted to an illegal military occupation.
  • As of this week, National Guard troops from the District of Columbia and seven states had been deployed in Washington, with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announcing on Friday that his state would send an additional 300 soldiers and 16 support staff.
  • Trump added Portland, Oregon, to the list of cities where he wants to deploy the Guard, further escalating tensions.
  • Protesters also demanded an end to the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the district, with some carrying signs that read "Free DC" and "Get the ICE Out."

Statistics:

  • The Washington Metropolitan Police Department released statistics suggesting that overall crime had decreased by 8% in the district over the previous seven days.
  • 300 National Guard soldiers and 16 support staff from Georgia were announced to be deployed to Washington, D.C. by Governor Brian Kemp.
  • 30 days of federal emergency authority granted by Trump will expire on September 10.

Sources:

  • "Trump sued over district Columbia military occupation: state national Guard units" by News from the States, 2025 (no date mentioned in the original text)
  • Georgia Recorder, "Georgia to send over 300 National Guard troops to Washington", (https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georgia-to-send-over-300-national-guard-troops-to-washington/), No date mentioned in the original text
  • "We Are All DC" official website (https://www.wearealldc.com/), No date mentioned in the original text
  • States Newsroom, "Protesters Demand End to National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.", September 6, 2025.

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