President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement to Washington, D.C., resulted in 1,669 arrests since August 7th. While the administration claims success, an NPR investigation reveals a significant portion of arrests are for immigration offenses. Analysis of the first two weeks shows nearly 1,100 cases went through superior court, with 20% involving felonies. A sharp drop in case dismissals by prosecutors during the second week raises concerns about potential overreach. Several cases, including one dismissed due to an illegal search, highlight questions about the operation's methods.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.