D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the Protecting Victims Act of 2026, a sweeping proposal aimed at strengthening protections for survivors and increasing penalties for repeat offenders.
Organizers called for passage of Living Wage for All legislation newly introduced in New York City and New York State and for similar legislation to be introduced in Congress.
Supporters of the Maryland legislation argue that such partnerships erode trust between immigrant communities and local police, making residents less likely to report crimes or cooperate with investigations. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller described the bill as personal.
