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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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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
Feb 19, 2025
Performance Oversight Testimony for the Metropolitan Police Department
Position:
Oversight Testimony
Oct 29, 2024
ACLU-D.C. Letter Opposing Residential Tranquility Legislation
While the ACLU-D.C. understands the concerns at stake, it is our position that any bill that seeks to restrict people’s First Amendment activities should not be rushed and should receive full deliberation.
Position:
Oppose
Oct 15, 2024
Consumer Health Information Privacy Protection Act (CHIPPA) of 2024, Bill 25-0930
Position:
Support
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