District Links: House Oversight Committee aims to undo DC standard on administrative deference; judge limits immigration arrests in DC; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 3, 2025 Last updated Dec 3, 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform yesterday voted 24-19 along party lines to approve legislation to prohibit DC from requiring that courts and tribunals defer to the mayor’s interpretation of statutes and regulations.

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