Editorial photo #9716324 Politics
Protest against expected Congressional override of Washington, DC’s revised criminal code
A person with a District of Columbia flag and a sign attends a protest against Congress’s likely vote to overturn the first revision of Washington, DC’s criminal code in more than 100 years. The controversy stems from two issues: autonomy for the District of Columbia and changes in sentencing guidelines. In voting not to approve the bill, Congress will override the decision of DC’s duly elected representatives, almost half of whom are African-American. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
