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TRACKER UPDATE: ICE planned to pay Washington Co., MD $2/day per bed instead of property taxes. We're calculating what that means network-wide and have asked ICE to confirm if it's a national rate.

Expect a new data point on the dashboard tomorrow.

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Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.

Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data. n.pr/4sLetjV

Vote 9-5 along party lines to report the bill to the full Appropriations Committee.

And the FSGG subcommittee meeting concluded. We’ll look ahead—and show up!—to the full Appropriations Committee next week.

Had the chance to speak with Reps DeLauro, Hoyer, and Ivey on our way out!

Rep Joyce spoke against it. Rep Hoyer closes the debate by again noting the adverse effects on Americans of an improperly functioning IRS. The amendment fails.

Rep Hoyer introduced an amendment related to IRS funding, and Rep Ivey (D, MD-04) speaks in favor of it, noting the importance of effective IRS operations in accountability.

Rep McCollum (MN) said she’s questioning the NGs readiness. She doesn’t understand how picking up trash in the district helps their readiness.

Reps Hoyer and DeLauro made additional opening remarks decrying the lack of information provided to Congress and accountability of the Executive despite the fact that Congress is meant to be in charge of all funding decisions. They call specifically for accountability for Vought, OMB, and DOGE.

Rep Pocan added his opening remarks, echoing what others have said about the lack of information relayed to the subcommittee and lack of communication with and information from the Executive.

Rep DeLauro gave a scathing overview of the economic and social impacts of the bill in general, focusing on its adverse impacts on the most vulnerable Americans.

Rep Bishop (D, GA-02) followed with opening remarks, noting the effect that this bill would have on DC Home Rule.

Rep Hoyer noted that they haven’t had the opportunity to have the hearings needed to make these decisions, & he says it is intentional—part of an effort to marginalize Congress.

Rep DeLauro, the ranking member of the full committee, began remarks by shouting out Free DC & thanking us for attending.

Rep Hoyer, the ranking member, responded. He stated that the subcommittee is “flying blind” in making funding decisions due to a lack of information from relevant agencies, making today essentially a pro forma session.

Rep Joyce made his opening remarks, with an overview of the bill’s contents. He notes that Title IV cuts 10% of funding to DC, including a significant reduction in DC TAG.

He noted that Titles VI and VII include more riders related to DC, including reproductive rights.

Committee Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government Bill Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommit...

Free DC is on the Hill this morning as the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee of House Appropriations is marking up its FY 2027 bill. A list of provisions related to DC and the full text of the bill can be found here: appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r....

“These Things Don’t Even Make the News.” And It’s Why D.C. is Fighting Back. YouTube video by American Constitution Society

“These things don’t even make the news.”
But they’re happening—right now in D.C.

Keya Chatterjee (@freedcproject.bsky.social) breaks down what’s happening on the ground—and why it matters far beyond the District.

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"Throughout her time on DC Council, Brooke Pinto has consistently backed a pro-incarceration agenda. This approach endangers Black and Brown residents, immigrant neighbors, and young people in particular. This approach makes all of us less safe — especially in a moment of rising authoritarianism."

"Yesterday Pinto published private and confidential information about one of her fellow members of DC Council who is also currently her political opponent. Just like her approach to justice, Pinto’s action recklessly endangers the safety of a Black family — this time for her own personal political gain."

"Don't Rank Pinto. Brooke Pinto wants to represent DC in Congress, but this isn’t the kind of leadership DC wants or deserves. Leave Brooke Pinto off your ballot in DC’s June Democratic primary."

Repost this thread with the reasons why you'll be leaving Brooke Pinto off your ballot this June.

"Don't Rank Pinto: Leave Brooke Pinto off your ballot. June 16."

As Councilmember, Brooke Pinto has consistently advanced policies that endanger Black and Brown families. Yesterday she did it again for her own political gain.

We encourage DC voters: #DontRankPinto.

This Emancipation Day JOIN US as we honor a DC elder in the movement.

Anise Jenkins is an American activist in the Statehood movement in the District of Columbia and serves as the executive director of Stand Up! for Democracy in DC (the original #FreeDC OG).

Register here: bit.ly/emancipation...

‘Everyone is Replaceable’: Death Rattles Oregon Amazon Facility A worker died at Amazon’s Troutdale warehouse last week. Employees were told to look away.

For more than a week, Amazon has managed to keep a death at its Troutdale, Oregon, facility out of public view.

Workers I spoke to are pissed.

Imagine an electoral campaign like this in Russia today. You can’t. Too many have died under mysterious circumstances or rotted in prison. No one is left to push back against Putin without extraordinary risk.

Hungary is a reminder it's critical to contest power forcefully while you still can.

Saturday, April 11 we’ll meet up as a Free DC community before joining a canvass with Robert White's campaign for Congress. @robertwhitedc.bsky.social

Feel free to wear your Free DC swag, & bring friends who also support a people's champion for us in the House!
freedcproject.org/event-list/m...

WHAT DO WE DO NEXT?

Join us on a mass call to prepare for May Day, Wednesday April 15th at 8pm on Zoom, where we can talk about solutions as a community.

Link to join: bit.ly/may-day-dc

According to FEC data, Brooke Pinto’s donors have poured over $2.3 million into Republican candidates, with some directly funding Trump’s campaigns. Meanwhile, she’s running as a Democrat to represent D.C.

Taking money from networks that have consistently targeted this city and its people... 🤔

Nearly 20,000 people have been detained in just over a year, in the DC area. READ THAT NUMBER AGAIN.

The impact? Communities living in fear, avoiding public life (going to work, dropping their kids at school), and constantly questioning the occupation of our city.

ICE OUT NOW 🗣️

Find your action: Your weekly Civics Roundup Plus, celebrating five years of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and more.

How are you getting involved around the city this week?

Our weekly Civics Roundup is out now — check out @colleengrablick.bsky.social's picks from @harrietsdreams.bsky.social, @freedcproject.bsky.social, and more:

NEWS: D.C. has released body-camera footage from the incident last October where D.C. resident Phillip Brown was shot by a federal agent during a traffic stop on Benning Road NE. The release comes after the D.C. Council passed an emergency bill requiring the disclosure.

Interesting: A new bill from Ward 8 CM Trayon White would allow low-income D.C. residents to perform community service as a means to pay off traffic camera fines. Each hour of service would be equivalent to the minimum wage ($17.95) off of what they owe in fines.

Trump Fires AG Pam Bondi After Repeated Epstein Blunders: Reports Bondi's ouster at the Justice Department comes after facing backlash for her embarrassing court losses and botched handling of the Epstein files.

Pam Bondi has been fired, per multiple reports www.huffpost.com/entry/attorn...

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