House repeals two DC laws regarding noncitizen voting and police transparency

Published June 10, 2025 5:42pm ET



The House passed two bills to repeal policies set by the Washington, D.C., Council dealing with noncitizens voting in local elections and police reform that made it easier to fire officers in the district.

Congressional Republicans’ efforts to overturn the policies come after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March that established the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to monitor Washington’s sanctuary status and compliance with federal immigration law.

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