Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that Democrats opposed stronger policing and argued for the permanent establishment of federal crime-fighting assistance by repealing the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act. The statement was made on X.
"Remember, Democrats didn't want more law enforcement on the street protecting you," said C Block, New Mexico State Senator from 12th District (R). "Why do they love criminals so much? They are once again on the wrong radical side. Come on, Dems, pull your head out and get with protecting people!"
Since President Trump's decision in August 2025 to place Washington, D.C.'s police under federal control, the city has become a focal point in discussions regarding crime and self-governance. The White House justified this move by citing a need to address rising violence; however, city data indicated that crime rates were at multi-decade lows. This decision involved deploying National Guard units and federal officers, which faced opposition from residents and legal experts who deemed it unconstitutional, as reported by Politico, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.
According to Washington, D.C.’s official crime dashboard, there have been significant year-to-date declines in 2025: homicides decreased by 12%, robberies by 30%, assaults with dangerous weapons by 19%, overall violent crime by 27%, and property crime by 5%. These statistics contradict claims of a worsening public safety crisis used to justify the federal takeover. This information was reported by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Before the intervention in August 2025, D.C.'s crime rates were already declining, with a 10% drop in violent crime from 2023 to 2024. Early 2025 showed a 30-year low in these rates. After federal forces arrived, arrests surged—over 380 in two weeks—though many focused on immigration issues rather than violent crime. This discrepancy suggests political motives rather than a data-driven law enforcement need, as reported by AP News and The Washington Post.
Block has built his career as a county commissioner and Air Force veteran before entering statewide politics. He is recognized for advocating stricter law enforcement measures, border security, and federal support for local policing efforts. Block has consistently supported "law and order" policies during his tenure in Congress. These details are corroborated by reports from the New Mexico Legislature and state media.
