Senator Ankit Jain
@ankitjaindc.bsky.social
U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia. Fighting for the rights of 700,000+ taxpaying Americans. Voting rights attorney with
@fairvote.bsky.social. Formerly @sierraclub.org. Connect with my office at https://senatorjaindc.com/
@fairvote.bsky.social. Formerly @sierraclub.org. Connect with my office at https://senatorjaindc.com/
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Senate Republicans have introduced an appropriations bill that includes no new riders on Washington DC. That is now the starting point for negotiations with Democrats
The Senate GOP's FY26 FSGG spending bill also includes 18 additional DC-related policy riders, including the legacy riders prohibiting the District from establishing a regulated recreational marijuana market & prohibiting the use of funds for abortion: www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majorit...
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Senate Republicans have introduced an appropriations bill that includes no new riders on Washington DC. That is now the starting point for negotiations with Democrats
Thursday was my 33rd birthday! Can you help me celebrate by donating $33 to my Statehood Fund that I use to support my office's activities? You can donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
November 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thursday was my 33rd birthday! Can you help me celebrate by donating $33 to my Statehood Fund that I use to support my office's activities? You can donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
I am so thankful we have an effective, tenacious fighter on behalf of DC in @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. This is a huge ruling that, if left undisturbed by the DC Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, means the National Guard will be off our streets on Dec. 12th
BREAKING: Federal judge rules that Trump's DC troop deployment is likely illegal — both as to D.C. National Guard and and out-of-state National Guard units — granting DC's request to block the use of the troops in this way.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I am so thankful we have an effective, tenacious fighter on behalf of DC in @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. This is a huge ruling that, if left undisturbed by the DC Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, means the National Guard will be off our streets on Dec. 12th
This is a disappointing vote that advances forward bills that would make DC less safe and just, and that would drive a stake through the heart of democracy in DC. But these bills have to pass the Senate to become law, and I am confident we can defeat them there www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Taking Trump’s lead, House votes to change D.C. bail, policing laws
As the Republican-led House considers sweeping changes to D.C.’s criminal justice system, two more bills pass — with some Democratic support.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is a disappointing vote that advances forward bills that would make DC less safe and just, and that would drive a stake through the heart of democracy in DC. But these bills have to pass the Senate to become law, and I am confident we can defeat them there www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Reposted by Senator Ankit Jain
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
Taking Trump’s lead, House Republicans eye changes to D.C. bail, policing
The Constitution gives Congress — in which D.C. has no voting representation — authority over D.C.’s laws and budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
Reposted by Senator Ankit Jain
The House is expected to vote on two anti-DC bills tomorrow.
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
Democracy Needs a Free DC: Lobby Day + Press Conference — Free DC
Join us to visit offices of key Members of Congress ahead of Wednesday’s votes on two anti-DC bills that would return DC to a cash bail system and overturn police reforms like banning chokeholds and...
freedcproject.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The House is expected to vote on two anti-DC bills tomorrow.
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
As a Ward 2 Democrat myself, I am so excited for the Ward 2 Democrats happy hour on Thursday! Join us to learn how you can get involved in your local Democratic Party. In this time of peril for DC, we need you to get involved to fight for DC's Democratic values partiful.com/e/JQu5ktwARJ...
JOIN WARD 2 DEMOCRATS - HAPPY HOUR | Partiful
Join the Ward 2 Democrats for our November Happy Hour!
Come out to mix, mingle, and connect with neighbors, advocates, and community leaders from across Ward 2. Representatives from FreeDC will join u...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
As a Ward 2 Democrat myself, I am so excited for the Ward 2 Democrats happy hour on Thursday! Join us to learn how you can get involved in your local Democratic Party. In this time of peril for DC, we need you to get involved to fight for DC's Democratic values partiful.com/e/JQu5ktwARJ...
It has now been over two months since President Trump's takeover of DC Police ended, yet it is clear that MPD is still working closely with federal immigration agents to racially profile, harass, and kidnap Latinos and immigrants in this city www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Video shows immigration arrest in Southeast amid questions about DC police cooperation
Jose Antonio Sanchez Matute screamed as ICE took him into custody at Minnesota Avenue and Naylor Road SE. Days earlier, a Metropolitan Police Department lieutenant spoke at a community meeting on the ...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It has now been over two months since President Trump's takeover of DC Police ended, yet it is clear that MPD is still working closely with federal immigration agents to racially profile, harass, and kidnap Latinos and immigrants in this city www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
Meeting Announcement For November 17, 2025
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
rules.house.gov
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
This is a joke. It will never happen www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...
www.espn.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is a joke. It will never happen www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Let's not miss this great result just outside DC. The voters overwhelmingly said YES to proportional ranked choice voting in Greenbelt, which will allow for greater minority representation on the Council and end vote splitting. Another DC-area jurisdiction switching to RCV!
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Let's not miss this great result just outside DC. The voters overwhelmingly said YES to proportional ranked choice voting in Greenbelt, which will allow for greater minority representation on the Council and end vote splitting. Another DC-area jurisdiction switching to RCV!
On this, I'll agree with President Trump: If Congress eliminates the filibuster, DC statehood is inevitable
Trump: "They're gonna make DC a state and they're gonna make Puerto Rico a state. So now they pick up two states, four senators. They're gonna pick up electoral votes. It's gonna be a very, very bad situation. Now, if we do what I'm saying, they'll most likely never obtain power."
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On this, I'll agree with President Trump: If Congress eliminates the filibuster, DC statehood is inevitable
A shout out to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, who was willing to take on the rich and powerful, who was relentlessly attacked by people who couldn't handle an elected official of a different faith, and who still ran a hopeful and unifying campaign, for being elected the Mayor of New York City
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A shout out to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, who was willing to take on the rich and powerful, who was relentlessly attacked by people who couldn't handle an elected official of a different faith, and who still ran a hopeful and unifying campaign, for being elected the Mayor of New York City
Celebrating with re-elected Arlington County Board Chair @takiskarantonis.bsky.social! What great results in Virginia and across the country. This country is sick and tired of MAGA extremism—tonight is the first step in fighting back for our rights in DC and across the country
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Celebrating with re-elected Arlington County Board Chair @takiskarantonis.bsky.social! What great results in Virginia and across the country. This country is sick and tired of MAGA extremism—tonight is the first step in fighting back for our rights in DC and across the country
Out at the polls today supporting @arlingtondems.bsky.social. What happens to one of us in the DMV affects all of us, so we have to stick together. Let’s hope for a blue wave and a state government that is more willing to work with DC to advance our shared interests!
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Out at the polls today supporting @arlingtondems.bsky.social. What happens to one of us in the DMV affects all of us, so we have to stick together. Let’s hope for a blue wave and a state government that is more willing to work with DC to advance our shared interests!
Out knocking on doors for the Democratic ticket in Virginia today. What happens to one part of the DMV impacts all of us, so we all have to stick together. I’m hopeful we’ll see Virginia turn blue on Tuesday!
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Out knocking on doors for the Democratic ticket in Virginia today. What happens to one part of the DMV impacts all of us, so we all have to stick together. I’m hopeful we’ll see Virginia turn blue on Tuesday!
The pain and fear I have heard from the immigrant community since the ICE surge into DC has been heartbreaking. Unfortunately, it now appears our own police force is supporting the Trump Administration's attacks on immigrants in DC. It needs to stop
Today we heard poignant & powerful testimony from residents about their experiences with DC government coordination with federal agencies. We will continue to accept written testimony until Nov 28 at 5:30 pm: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
My opening remarks: brianneknadeau.com/remarks-at-h...
My opening remarks: brianneknadeau.com/remarks-at-h...
October 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The pain and fear I have heard from the immigrant community since the ICE surge into DC has been heartbreaking. Unfortunately, it now appears our own police force is supporting the Trump Administration's attacks on immigrants in DC. It needs to stop
Happy Diwali!!🪔
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Happy Diwali!!🪔
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating! 🪔
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This Diwali season, I am reminded to have faith that good will prevail in the end, as it always does.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This Diwali season, I am reminded to have faith that good will prevail in the end, as it always does.
October 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating! 🪔
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This Diwali season, I am reminded to have faith that good will prevail in the end, as it always does.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This Diwali season, I am reminded to have faith that good will prevail in the end, as it always does.
We have been told that the National Guard deployment in DC will cost the federal government $201 MILLION through the end of this calendar year. If the Guard is really staying through the America 250 celebration, the total cost to the taxpayers could easily top half a billion
October 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We have been told that the National Guard deployment in DC will cost the federal government $201 MILLION through the end of this calendar year. If the Guard is really staying through the America 250 celebration, the total cost to the taxpayers could easily top half a billion
DC says no to kings and dictators and yes to statehood and Home Rule!
October 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
DC says no to kings and dictators and yes to statehood and Home Rule!
Republicans are currently trying to gerrymander their way to a permanent House majority. The good news is that in two states where they are trying this, the people can gather signatures to put a "veto referendum" on the ballot to allow the public to stop the GOP gerrymanders
October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Republicans are currently trying to gerrymander their way to a permanent House majority. The good news is that in two states where they are trying this, the people can gather signatures to put a "veto referendum" on the ballot to allow the public to stop the GOP gerrymanders
Join me on Saturday at the NO KINGS rally to send a message against federal overreach and in support of self-determination.
I'll see you at 11:30 AM at the John Marshall Park (400 C St NW), next to the Free DC contingent.
Scan the QR code in this image to let me know you're joining me.
I'll see you at 11:30 AM at the John Marshall Park (400 C St NW), next to the Free DC contingent.
Scan the QR code in this image to let me know you're joining me.
October 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Join me on Saturday at the NO KINGS rally to send a message against federal overreach and in support of self-determination.
I'll see you at 11:30 AM at the John Marshall Park (400 C St NW), next to the Free DC contingent.
Scan the QR code in this image to let me know you're joining me.
I'll see you at 11:30 AM at the John Marshall Park (400 C St NW), next to the Free DC contingent.
Scan the QR code in this image to let me know you're joining me.