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Jun 21, 2021
ACLU S.51 D.C. Statehood Written Statement
D.C. residents deserve full representation in our national government. Also, in granting Statehood through an act of Congress, S. 51 is a valid and defensible exercise of congressional power. It is beyond time to give D.C. the true autonomy and self-governance that comes with statehood.
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Jun 02, 2025
FY26 Budget Testimony for D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) and Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Position:
Oversight Testimony
May 21, 2025
Testimony on Peace DC Plan - Pretrial Detention Act of 2025 and the Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025
Position:
Oppose
Apr 18, 2025
Position on the D.C. Open Meetings Act
While there may be limited needs for the Council to have closed door meetings, these exceptions to the norm need to few and far between. Any legislation on closing meetings to the public needs to be narrowly tailored to allow the public to access as much information as possible.
Position:
Needs amendments
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