Every day this week as part of a #FreeAndEqualDC series, I’ll post examples of undemocratic blocks on DC rights #DCStatehood #DCHomeRule
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4) Congress subjects DC Council-passed bills—even to close an alley—to a 30-legislative-day review period.
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5) President appoints & Senate (where DC has no representation) confirms DC's local trial & appellate judges #FreeAndEqualDC #DCStatehood
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6) President appoints & controls the head of DC National Guard. Even US territories select their own commanders
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7) President grants clemency for local DC offenses, including pardons, reprieves, & commutations of sentences.
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Been the case for a long time, under administrations of both parties. Maybe a new approach is warranted?
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