Congress needs to rein in DC Council’s pro-crime insanity

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Crime has skyrocketed in Washington, D.C., since 2019. Carjackings, always violent and occasionally deadly for hardworking Washingtonians, have especially spiked since 2019. There have been 330 of them reported so far this year, up 23% from the already high number last year. Murders are up 36% since 2019 and 157% since 2012.

How is the D.C. Council handling this problem? Why, of course, by making it easier for the carjackers. It just voted last week to reduce sentences for violent and gun crimes, including carjacking.

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