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District Links: Mayor signs bill on release of MPD footage of use of force by feds but vetoes related bill; lawsuit fights bike lane removal; and more

By Chris Kain On Mar 24, 2026 Last updated Mar 24, 2026

Mayor Muriel Bowser yesterday signed emergency legislation to require the public release of Metropolitan Police Department body-worn camera footage in connection with serious use of force incidents involving federal agencies, but vetoed a second measure that incorporated broader disclosure and transparency requirements.

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