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District Links: House passes changes to DC juvenile justice with limited Democratic support; council set to vote today on RFK stadium bill; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 17, 2025 Last updated Sep 17, 2025

With limited but notable Democratic support, the House yesterday approved two GOP bills that would alter the District’s juvenile justice laws — with consideration of two other proposals to overturn local laws and amend the DC Home Rule Act on tap later today.

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