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Resources for Residents in Response to Federal Action

Councilmember Frumin knows residents have a lot of questions and concerns given recent events in our city. Below are organizations and resources that can offer legal assistance and services for youth and families, migrants, and unhoused individuals. Our office will continue to share additional resources and guidance through this page. To request legal assistance regarding criminal matters DC Public Defender Service: (202) 628-1200 DC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-DC), go to acludc.org/intake, email intake@acludc.org, or leave a message at 202-601-4269. To request legal assistance for other matters, including immigration Directory of free legal services: https://www.lawhelp.org/dc/find-legal-help List of immigration legal services: https://www.washlaw.org/what-we-do/immigration-justice/immigration-enforcement-resources/ To file a complaint with the D.C. Office of Police Complaints (OPC) Call (866) 588-0569 or Access the online form here: https://policecomplaints.dc.gov/page/office-police-complaints-online-complaint-form. The complaint is due to OPC within 90 days of the incident. For unhoused neighbors Shelter hotline to assist unhoused neighbors: 202-399-7093 Outreach/service providers: Miriam’s Kitchen: 202-452-8926 Pathways to Housing: 202-529-2972 Community Connections: 202-546-1512 Veterans Affairs Office (coordinator for unhoused veterans): 202-745-3012 For youth and families Youth hotline for residents aged 18 to 24: 202-547-7777 Virginia…

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Statement on US Attorney General Action

Last night, US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order purporting to give the Drug Enforcement Administrator the powers and duties of the DC Chief of Police and suspending specific MPD General Orders. The Home Rule Act clearly vests local executive power in the mayor. Section 740 grants the president limited authority to direct the mayor to provide the services of MPD in special emergency circumstances. It does not give the president nor his administration the power to remove or replace the Chief of Police. Attorney General Bondi’s order is clear overreach and an attempt to subvert our local democratic government. Today, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed suit challenging the federal government’s attempt to take over MPD. I fully support this action and stand with the mayor, DC Attorney General, and my fellow councilmembers to defend Home Rule and the rights of 700,000 District residents.

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Response to Presidential Action

It is a sad day for the District of Columbia, and a sad day for the United States of America. Crime is the ultimate political issue and often discussions of crime become delinked from facts in the service of a political agenda or in an effort to change the subject. The facts are that violent crime in the District of Columbia is down and going down. Indeed, violent crime is at the lowest level in decades. The District has also been exemplary by many measures. Our city has grown significantly in recent decades. Our parks are consistently rated the best in the country. Our schools have seen the fastest growth in the country. We are a world leader on environmental issues. Unlike some other jurisdictions, we balance our budget every year. Could we do better? Yes. Could the federal government help? Absolutely. We have consistently urged the federal government to nominate and confirm our judges, to strengthen prosecutions, and to support us as we contend with the special burdens of hosting the seat of government.…

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Committee on Human Services FY 26 Budget Report and Recommendations

The committee has concluded its agency budget oversight hearings and its budget markups session.  A copy of the committee report and recommendations can be found below.

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