Eleanor Holmes Norton: “We want the public to be safe, and we want the public to be able to get where they are going quickly.”

D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.

I have urged the administration to remove these troops immediately.

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

I believe this bill strikes the middle ground, while showing Congress' support for LGBTQ+ individuals.