District Links: Council expected to discuss expansion of pretrial detention for adults; Metro advances review of future rail expansion; and more

By Chris Kain On Jul 11, 2023 Last updated Jul 11, 2023

Amid signs of broad agreement among DC Council members on most elements of the public safety bill up for consideration at today’s legislative meeting, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is pushing to remove changes to rules governing pretrial detention for adults.

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