Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Well, I think, you know, since 1965 voters have relied upon the Department of Justice to vindicate their rights.”

In my long career representing D.C. residents in Congress, I have rarely seen a bill as unreasonable and patronizing to the more than 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital as this one.

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

Lifetime identity protection is the only solution that will give the workers whose data was compromised the peace of mind they deserve.