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The people of the District of Columbia deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join our movement to win it. #FreeDC freedcproject.org
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Jan 14
We're building power to make DC’s demand for full democratic representation un-ignorable. Our communities deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join the effort to win it. #FreeDC
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The 51st @51st.news · 2d
Two opportunities to get involved in the city this week, from @colleengrablick.bsky.social's Civics Roundup:
• Tuesday, Oct. 7: @freedcproject.bsky.social's Ward 3 campaign orientation
• Wednesday, Oct. 8: "Angry" hour for pissed-off optimists benefiting @peacefordc.bsky.social
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, plenty of chances to plug into Free DC this week.
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NPR @npr.org · 2d
A federal judge late Sunday night blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including hundreds of out-of-state soldiers.
Federal judge again blocks National Guard deployment to Oregon
A federal judge late Sunday night blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including hundreds of out-of-state soldiers.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 2d
This is great news for Oregon, and for the rule of law.

Now let's do it everywhere.
Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard — or any Guard troops — in Oregon
A federal judge barred Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon after the California Guard was sent to the state Sunday.
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NPR @npr.org · 2d
After layoffs, it's unclear how many people are policing civil rights violations inside the Department of Homeland Security, even as the Trump administration ramps up ICE detention.
Civil rights jobs have been cut. Those ex-workers warn of ICE detention violations
After layoffs, it's unclear how many people are policing civil rights violations inside the Department of Homeland Security, even as the Trump administration ramps up ICE detention.
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 3d
This victory supports what Oregonians already know: we don’t need or want Donald Trump to provoke violence by deploying federal troops in our state. I’ll keep working to stop Trump from fulfilling his perverse fantasy of making Portland the center of his assault on U.S. cities.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 3d
A judge on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to halt its mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to protect the ICE building in Portland and its officers amid nightly protests.

www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 5d
“More than 2,300 armed National Guard troops are currently patrolling the District unlawfully. That unprecedented deployment is inflicting irreparable harm to the District’s sovereignty, its economy, and public safety.”
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TPM @talkingpointsmemo.com · 6d
The Trump administration lobbied Wednesday evening for a freeze of Washington D.C.’s attempt to eject a couple thousand National Guard from the district.
Trump Admin Tries to Use Shutdown to Pause DC’s Case Against National Guard Occupation
The Trump administration lobbied Wednesday evening for a freeze of Washington D.C.’s...
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
A coalition of local legal advocates together with Amica Center for Immigrant Rights and Free DC are teaming up to offer weekly Know Your Rights sessions. Join the next one tomorrow at 12 PM on Zoom, or at an upcoming session that works for you: freedcproject.org/kyr
DC, Know Your Rights. Weekly Online Sessions. Led by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights in partnership with several local organizations, including Free DC. Upcoming Dates: Friday September 26 @ 6 PM. Thursday, October 2 @ 12 PM. Friday October 10 @ 6 PM. FreeDCproject.org/KYR
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
Thanks for uplifting the weekly Know Your Rights webinars, 51st friends! Here's the correct link to tomorrow's session: freedcproject.org/event-list/k...
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
There is a *lot* going on in Congress at the moment but incidents like this are why H.R. 5143, which would undo DC's high-speed chase law, is so dangerous, inappropriate, and needs to be stopped. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c... (3/3)
A Metropolitan Police Department car is crumpled against a tree. Airbags are deployed and the car's doors are all open. The car is totaled and pieces of debris are scattered across the street.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
Collisions like these can kill drivers and bystanders. That's why DC restricts high-speed police chases. But Republicans in Congress are trying to undo safety measures.

NPS has already re-authorized high-speed chases. Most are happening in Wards 7 and 8: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... (2/3)
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
On Monday on Alabama Avenue SE, an MPD SUV was racing southbound with sirens blaring when the officer driving smashed into a private vehicle and then a tree (1/3)
A Metropolitan Police Department car is crumpled against a tree. Airbags are deployed and the car's doors are all open. The car is totaled and pieces of debris are scattered across the street. The back of a light blue Nissan Altima with its bumper on the ground and doors open. Firefighters are in the foreground looking away from the camera. The forward part of a light blue Nissan Altima. Its front bumper has been ripped off the car and hangs at an angle on the ground. A firefighter in the foreground has their back to the camera.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 7d
((taps mic))

DC has something to say about this — and so do our friends in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis, and Portland.

Press conference response at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Watch live at www.instagram.com/freedcproject/ or
www.youtube.com/@FreeDCProje...
"Press conference response, streaming online @ 1:30 PM EDT." Free DC
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Nate Rathjen @rathjen.us · 9d
Anna Heilferty and several other Dash players just put on Free DC shirts #nwsl
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 8d
Thanks for being with us today, CCAN fam!
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CCAN Action Fund @ccanactionfund.bsky.social · 8d
From today’s community lobby day, where we turned out to protect DC autonomy in federal budget passed this week! We made it clear: DC home rule stays, and that means no federal interference in our laws, budget, or democracy. As always, great to partner w/ @freedcproject.bsky.social #FreeDC
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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 11d
Washington is teeming with attorneys, and there’s a few ways they can help vulnerable members of our community.
4 Ways Attorneys Can Volunteer Their Legal Services in DC Right Now - Washingtonian
It's been a challenging month in DC, and many residents have expressed feelings of helplessness, looking for ways to support and aid their neighbors. Washington is teeming with attorneys, and there's…
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 12d
In response someone exclaims, "This ISN'T America — we don't have voting rights!"

Pirro replies, "What are you talking about? You have the DC Council."

Audience member: "Congress overturns our laws."

Pirro: "Congress does a lot of federal legislation. You're no different than anywhere else."
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 12d
A second person asks about a neighbor who was detained by ICE and released hours later with a broken arm.

Pirro responds, "This is America."
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 12d
Jeanine Pirro is currently speaking at MPD 3D. A questioner in the live audience asked her if she was trying to get our billion dollars back.

She had no idea what they were talking about.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12d
I am supporting @freedcproject.bsky.social's Senate Lobby Day next MONDAY. RSVP at the link below to join us in meeting with Senate offices and asking them to vote NO on the bills advancing the DC Trump takeover freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
DC Community Lobby Day — Free DC
DC needs the Senate to end the occupation, block the 13+ bills attacking DC, and reject the 20+ budget riders that would freeze our funds. Community members are invited to join us on September 29 for ...
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 13d
JUST IN: A new class action lawsuit challenges ICE's warrantless immigration arrests in Washington, D.C., which they say are occuring without probable cause and based largely on perceived ethnicity.

www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 12d
Our statement on Trump's most recent Executive Order, promoting the death penalty in DC.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16d
When the President calls for the DOJ to target his political opponents—AND publicly—that’s a sign we’re heading for increasing authoritarian behavior.

We’re going to have to fight like hell to protect our democracy.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 19d
Keya Chatterjee on No Kings and #FreeDC: We're gonna have some Go-Go music when we come out on October 18th in DC! We are going to prioritize joy because that is what is going to get us through this movement is joy and community.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 19d
“Imagine if Congress declared Wyoming a Federal Natural Resource District…managed by the government and no longer have congressional representation.

Republicans would of course be appalled. Disenfranchising 600,000 people who live in Wyoming would be immoral.”
Dems need to get serious about DC statehood. For real.
No more pussyfooting. With troops in the streets, the time is now.
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