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Debate Over Embattled Acting Director of 911 Call Center
A battle is brewing between D.C.’s mayor and members of the D.C. Council over who should be in charge of the District’s 911 call center, an agency that’s had a series of high-profile errors. News4’s Mark Segraves explains the controversy.
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DC Lawmakers Consider Overhaul of Criminal Code
For the first time in more than 100 years, the District is overhauling its criminal code. The massive undertaking will have a big impact on the D.C.’s criminal justice system. News4’s Mark Segraves takes a look at some of the changes
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DC's Criminal Code Hasn't Been Fully Updated Since 1901. The Council Is Trying to Change That
“Many members of Congress in 1901 were former slave owners. When we have a criminal code like that, it welcomes bias,” Allen said. “We have a disproportionate outdated hot mess of a criminal code right now.”
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DC Bill Would Let Non-Citizens Vote in Local Elections
Legislation proposed by D.C. Council Member Charles Allen seeks to allow non-citizen immigrants including green-card holders to vote in local elections.