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The people of the District of Columbia deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join our movement to win it. #FreeDC freedcproject.org
"The biggest question isn’t whether the federal government should have a role in the nation’s capital — it’s whether the people who actually live there will have the power to shape their own future." @therootdotcom.bsky.social on Chocolate City under occupation www.theroot.com/chocolate-ci...
DC's children deserve to go to school in safety. But over the last year Trump's occupation has hurt DC's students as well as teachers and school communities. Join us tonight with @wtuteacher.bsky.social, @empowereddc.bsky.social as part of 11 Days of Action marking one year of DC's occupation.
TODAY @ NOON: Trump's "DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force" has now made more than 13,000 arrests, often based on illegal searches and rights violations. When those cases come to court, Jeanine Pirro is breaking legal ethics. Join us at noon as we mark one year of DC's occupation: bit.ly/free-dc-aug-3
Nolberto should still be here. Federal police should not be chasing people through our communities and killing innocent people because of it. Last night in the pouring rain, we came together to remember Nolberto, honor his memory, and demand justice in his name. #JusticeForNolbertoMeza
Last night we remembered Julian Bailey, killed by U.S. Marshals in February. Tonight together with @familiesnotfedsdc.bsky.social @congregationactionnet.org @50501dc.bsky.social @waba.org and JVP-DC we will remember Nolberto Meza, killed by U.S. Park Police in June. 6 PM: freedcproject.org/nolberto
For 11 days we are marking 1 year of Trump's Occupation of DC by telling the stories of the ways these forces are hurting our communities. Last night, on Day 1, we told the story of Julian Bailey, who was shot nine times by U.S. Marshals in February.
Trump expects Jeanine Pirro to serve his agenda, not justice, and it's on crystal clear display today.
Trump's "DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force" is killing people in DC, especially Black and Brown residents. TONIGHT AT 6 PM: Show up to demand #JusticeForJulian and #EndTheDCoccupation with @harrietsdreams.bsky.social and Free DC. freedcproject.org/julian
Julian Bailey's widow finally received the autopsy report in his death this week. The findings? U.S. Marshals shot him six times in the back. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Trump's hostile occupation of DC began nearly one year ago. During this year, the occupation has hurt DC communities in thousands of ways. For 11 days, we will tell those stories. Join us for Day 1 this Saturday, August 1, as we demand #JusticeForJulianBailey. FreeDCproject.org/julian
.@ldadorg.bsky.social has filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro, signed by 100 lawyers and judges. It says what DC already knows: Pirro is bringing baseless prosecutions, abusing her power, and her work lacks "legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation."
DC, #DeleteDoordash. We are demanding the company take several steps: 1. Speak out against ICE and federal police 2. State public opposition to the "DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force" 3. Withdraw their support of H.R. 9720. Tell them you agree at (855) 431-0459 or emailing support@doordash.com
For the last year and a half, DoorDash has been silent as delivery drivers in DC have been hunted in the streets and even killed by ICE and other federal police. Now, the company has come out in support of #HR9720 — the blatant attack on DC Home Rule — just so it can earn more money.
Good morning to everyone but Chair Comer, who is presiding over the markup of H.R. 9720 today, the WORST attack on Home Rule by this Congress so far. Free DC and friends are in the House 💪💪💪
For anyone keeping score at home, MPD officers were spotted assisting immigration agents as they made an arrest in DC last week. Original source: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CfE...
Congress is attempting to destabilize DC's finances for the third time — because creating a fiscal crisis would be the easiest way for them to take control of DC. Call key reps and tell them to oppose H.R. 9720, the "D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act." freedcproject.org/news/oppose-...
Yesterday Donald Trump's State Department published a report that targets 43 elected leaders, unions, and political organizations by name. It's a clear attempt to intimidate people for basic political activity. We reject it, and are in solidarity with the organizations in our DC community.
Students can't learn when masked agents are separating families, when armed soldiers are at our doors, and when our elected leaders do nothing in response. This week the 1.8M members of @aft.org, led by WTU, took a clear stance “against the military occupation of DC." www.aft.org/resolution/f...
ABOLISHING ICE IS NOT ENOUGH. Today ICE killed Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine. He was 26. He was a husband and father. His daughter and wife were with him. He was not the person ICE was looking for. And yet again, ICE is trying to lie about what happened. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not deserve to die. "He did not deserve to be reduced to a headline of Mexican man shot and killed by ICE. He deserved to live a quiet life as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband, a father and a job creator for dozens of men who also wanted the American dream."
The DC Council has sent a unanimous letter to Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her to "recall all Michigan National Guard personnel as soon as practicable and decline any extension of their current deployment." www.robertwhiteatlarge.com/councilmembe...
Governor Whitmer, our demand remains: National Guard Out NOW. Send a letter: FreeDCproject.org/ guard
Michigan National Guard troops remain in DC despite the fact that the America 250 events are now over, and they have been seen patrolling DC neighborhoods. National Guard members shot and killed a man in Memphis this past Sunday.
This is important progress in our ongoing effort to get these hostile military forces out of our communities. That means Governor Whitmer is the only Democratic state governor keeping National Guard members in DC.
ORGANIZING GETS THE GOODS Trusted sources in Minnesota, Maryland, Kentucky, and North Carolina have told us that @governorwalz.mn.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @govandybeshear.bsky.social and @ncgovernor.bsky.social are instructing their National Guard troops to leave DC.🧵
Last night Trump's National Guard arrested Nolan, a student organizer in DC. His hearing will be this morning at 11 AM and community allies are encouraged to be there to support him. 500 Indiana Ave NW at 11 AM. h/t @taskforceusa.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DabdKp2lgz6/
America, the capital city is under military occupation. It’s not about the fountains. It’s not about the Fair. This task force has killed people. They are reinforcing ICE. They are making arrests without legal authority. WAKE UP