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Protest against expected Congressional override of Washington, DC’s revised criminal code
Sixteen people await arrest during a civil disobedience action 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 officials, who represent a population that is almost half African-American. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
| Category | Politics |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
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