Thank you for your leadership, Commissioner.

“The USAO used to exercise discretion and ask for holds only in cases that warranted it. Now USAO asks for holds in *every single case.* Read the writing on the wall: either side with the people or get out of the way.” Frankie Sebron of Harriet’s Wildest Dreams

“It’s clear that local and federal agencies are not meeting the requirements of the Human Rights Act. It’s time for us to revisit the Sanctuary Values Act to affirm and expand it.” Caroline Pryor, @empowereddc.bsky.social

Oliver Merino of @the-ilrc.bsky.social: “We appreciate you holding this hearing today, CM Nadeau, but it is disheartening to see so many empty chairs. Where is MPD leadership today? Where is the mayor?”

Leny from Colectvio Familias Migrantes: “Papers don’t matter when officers are so blatantly ignoring our rights.”

Nadia from Colectivo Familias Migrantes shares the story of one family who has had six relatives detained or deported. Weeks later they still do not know where all those family members are.