Mary Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois, said that Democratic leadership has made Washington, D.C. one of the deadliest capitals in the world and urged Congress to intervene. The statement was made on X.

"Democrats turn any city they run into war zones, including DC, one of the deadliest capitals on Earth," said Mary E. Miller, U.S. Representative from Illinois. "More dangerous than Mexico City and Havana!! Congress must act NOW and take back control. This is not okay."

In response to rising public concern over violent crime, Washington, D.C.'s Democratic-led Council enacted new policies in 2025, including an expanded youth curfew and extended pretrial detention powers. According to the Washington Post , the new curfew applies to minors up to age 17 and allows targeted enforcement

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