Biden told advisers he would let Congress block D.C. crime law

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President Biden, in conversations with senior White House advisers, has made it clear for days that he would not block Congress’s efforts to overturn D.C.’s new criminal justice law, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations.

Biden’s decision, which will allow Congress to overrule the D.C. Council, frustrated liberals, civil rights leaders and supporters of D.C. statehood, who continued to voice their anger Friday.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/03/biden-crime-dc-law-politics/
 
DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ expected vote next week to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital — and reflects a contentious political dynamic that is playing out more broadly across the country:

Predominantly white legislative bodies are seeking to curb or usurp the authority of local governments in cities with large Black populations, particularly on issues related to public safety and elections.

https://apnews.com/article/district...-voting-race-5bb3af2306e6e8f5493475750b4289b3
 
another blue voting municipality that fails to see being soft on crime has a negative impact on law abiding citizens.......
 
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