But let's not sit here in Congress and pretend to be a super city council imposing our pet policies on residents who reject this agenda. Now, the bill before us right now is called the D.C. crimes act or The bill will impose longer sentences on young people who commit crimes. But how does it do this? It eliminates the ability of judges to make the best sentencing decisions for young adults. It will lead to worse outcomes, more RE offenders and less safety. (09:16–09:21)
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Asserts that the proposed D.C. crimes act will result in longer sentences for young offenders.
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