This critical legislation is a direct response to to the failed pro crime policies that have turned our nation's capital into a war zone. Under failing leftist policies, Washington D.C. has seen an epidemic of violence, carjackings surging 300%, homicide ravaging communities. and young thugs, some as old as 24 treated as juveniles. Slapped with lenient sentences below mandatory minimums. It endangers young families and small businesses struggling in this crime ridden city. (00:39–00:50)
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Asserts that violence, including carjackings and homicides, has significantly increased in Washington D.C.
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