Senator Ankit Jain
@ankitjaindc.bsky.social
U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia. Fighting for the rights of 700,000+ taxpaying Americans. Voting rights attorney with
@fairvote.bsky.social. Formerly @sierraclub.org. Connect with my office at https://senatorjaindc.com/
@fairvote.bsky.social. Formerly @sierraclub.org. Connect with my office at https://senatorjaindc.com/
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As I told the @washingtonpost.com, the Trump Administration's attempted takeover of DC isn't being done *for* us, it's being done *to* us. And if we let it succeed, they will take this playbook and run it in blue cities around the country. We have to stop it here
December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
As I told the @washingtonpost.com, the Trump Administration's attempted takeover of DC isn't being done *for* us, it's being done *to* us. And if we let it succeed, they will take this playbook and run it in blue cities around the country. We have to stop it here
One week after a horrific mass shooting at Brown and less than one month after a mass shooting of patriotic National Guard members in DC, the Trump Administration is suing DC to make it easier for violent criminals to shoot as many DC residents as quickly as possible. Disgusting
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing D.C. over its ban on semi-automatic (AR-15) weapons.
DOJ's Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon is seeking a court ruling that D.C.'s law "prohibiting registration of the AR-15 by law-abiding citizens violates the Second Amendment."
DOJ's Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon is seeking a court ruling that D.C.'s law "prohibiting registration of the AR-15 by law-abiding citizens violates the Second Amendment."
December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
One week after a horrific mass shooting at Brown and less than one month after a mass shooting of patriotic National Guard members in DC, the Trump Administration is suing DC to make it easier for violent criminals to shoot as many DC residents as quickly as possible. Disgusting
This is the second Republican bill introduced in the past two months to rename a DC street after Charlie Kirk. Among the many reasons we need DC statehood is to stop members of Congress from wasting their time on DC local matters that their constituents could care less about
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace just introduced a bill to redesignate Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of the White House as “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza”
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
The bill requires at least two Metro-style signs be erected with the name.
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This is the second Republican bill introduced in the past two months to rename a DC street after Charlie Kirk. Among the many reasons we need DC statehood is to stop members of Congress from wasting their time on DC local matters that their constituents could care less about
Thank you to DC Women in Politics and panelists Director Evans of the DC Board of Elections and David Meadows for kicking off today the education campaign on how RCV will work in DC!
December 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thank you to DC Women in Politics and panelists Director Evans of the DC Board of Elections and David Meadows for kicking off today the education campaign on how RCV will work in DC!
I am so happy to see a judge recognize that the Trump Administration's racial profiling, harassment, and kidnapping of Latino and immigrant Washingtonians is blatantly illegal. We must put an end to this inhumane attack on our city, and this is a good first step
A federal judge ruled that federal agents have to scale back the warrantless arrests of immigrants that have been happening in D.C.
“They’ve been roaming around arresting people who appear Latino without any regard of who they are," says an attorney.
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“They’ve been roaming around arresting people who appear Latino without any regard of who they are," says an attorney.
51st.news/dc-warrantle...
Federal judge limits warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.
Lawyers say federal agents unlawfully operated under an ‘arrest first, ask questions later’ policy.
51st.news
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I am so happy to see a judge recognize that the Trump Administration's racial profiling, harassment, and kidnapping of Latino and immigrant Washingtonians is blatantly illegal. We must put an end to this inhumane attack on our city, and this is a good first step
DC Women in Politics is hosting an RCV Implementation Workshop this SATURDAY at 9:30 am to help Washingtonians understand DC's new voting system. I will be presenting along with the DC Board of Elections and Grow Democracy DC. If you have questions about RCV in DC, join us! www.dcwomeninpolitics.org
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December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
DC Women in Politics is hosting an RCV Implementation Workshop this SATURDAY at 9:30 am to help Washingtonians understand DC's new voting system. I will be presenting along with the DC Board of Elections and Grow Democracy DC. If you have questions about RCV in DC, join us! www.dcwomeninpolitics.org
Today, the House Oversight Committee met its solemn responsibility to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration's illegal actions.... just kidding, they spent time debating what doctrine DC's local courts should employ when interpreting DC's local administrative regulations
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today, the House Oversight Committee met its solemn responsibility to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration's illegal actions.... just kidding, they spent time debating what doctrine DC's local courts should employ when interpreting DC's local administrative regulations
The last-gasp effort to delay / stop RCV is now almost certain to fail. That means that RCV is indeed coming to DC starting with the June primary! I'm so glad that DC voters get to move to an election system that gives us more voice and more choice
And with that, Felder's withdrawn the bill. He says he'll bring it up at the next meeting, but if there's a cost attached it's probably sunk. He can try moving this as a normal bill, without the emergency's requirements, but that starts to get very tricky timing-wise...
This bill is up for a vote today, but a wrinkle: The CFO may rule it will cost the elections board money to implement so it would be ineligible to move as an emergency bill. Felder told me just now he’s not sure what will happen. Stay tuned…
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The last-gasp effort to delay / stop RCV is now almost certain to fail. That means that RCV is indeed coming to DC starting with the June primary! I'm so glad that DC voters get to move to an election system that gives us more voice and more choice
If the Guard need someone else to guard them, they shouldn't be here in the first place. They have already wasted taxpayer dollars ($201 MILLION for '25) to do nothing. Now they're taking officers who are actually fighting crime off the beat to watch over them www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack
If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If the Guard need someone else to guard them, they shouldn't be here in the first place. They have already wasted taxpayer dollars ($201 MILLION for '25) to do nothing. Now they're taking officers who are actually fighting crime off the beat to watch over them www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I am horrified by the attack on two National Guard troops outside the White House. I am holding them and their families in my heart, and sincerely hoping that their health stabilizes
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I am horrified by the attack on two National Guard troops outside the White House. I am holding them and their families in my heart, and sincerely hoping that their health stabilizes
Mayor Bowser has continuously said that protecting Home Rule is her North Star. Even if I’ve disagreed with her approach at times, I have never doubted that she has done everything she believes necessary to achieve that goal. Thank you for your service! #DCStatehood
It has been the honor of a lifetime to be your mayor.
My full letter to the community:
My full letter to the community:
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mayor Bowser has continuously said that protecting Home Rule is her North Star. Even if I’ve disagreed with her approach at times, I have never doubted that she has done everything she believes necessary to achieve that goal. Thank you for your service! #DCStatehood
Senate Republicans have introduced an appropriations bill that includes no new riders on Washington DC. That is now the starting point for negotiations with Democrats
The Senate GOP's FY26 FSGG spending bill also includes 18 additional DC-related policy riders, including the legacy riders prohibiting the District from establishing a regulated recreational marijuana market & prohibiting the use of funds for abortion: www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majorit...
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Senate Republicans have introduced an appropriations bill that includes no new riders on Washington DC. That is now the starting point for negotiations with Democrats
Thursday was my 33rd birthday! Can you help me celebrate by donating $33 to my Statehood Fund that I use to support my office's activities? You can donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
November 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thursday was my 33rd birthday! Can you help me celebrate by donating $33 to my Statehood Fund that I use to support my office's activities? You can donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
I am so thankful we have an effective, tenacious fighter on behalf of DC in @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. This is a huge ruling that, if left undisturbed by the DC Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, means the National Guard will be off our streets on Dec. 12th
BREAKING: Federal judge rules that Trump's DC troop deployment is likely illegal — both as to D.C. National Guard and and out-of-state National Guard units — granting DC's request to block the use of the troops in this way.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I am so thankful we have an effective, tenacious fighter on behalf of DC in @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. This is a huge ruling that, if left undisturbed by the DC Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, means the National Guard will be off our streets on Dec. 12th
This is a disappointing vote that advances forward bills that would make DC less safe and just, and that would drive a stake through the heart of democracy in DC. But these bills have to pass the Senate to become law, and I am confident we can defeat them there www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Taking Trump’s lead, House votes to change D.C. bail, policing laws
As the Republican-led House considers sweeping changes to D.C.’s criminal justice system, two more bills pass — with some Democratic support.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is a disappointing vote that advances forward bills that would make DC less safe and just, and that would drive a stake through the heart of democracy in DC. But these bills have to pass the Senate to become law, and I am confident we can defeat them there www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Reposted by Senator Ankit Jain
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
Taking Trump’s lead, House Republicans eye changes to D.C. bail, policing
The Constitution gives Congress — in which D.C. has no voting representation — authority over D.C.’s laws and budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
Reposted by Senator Ankit Jain
The House is expected to vote on two anti-DC bills tomorrow.
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
Democracy Needs a Free DC: Lobby Day + Press Conference — Free DC
Join us to visit offices of key Members of Congress ahead of Wednesday’s votes on two anti-DC bills that would return DC to a cash bail system and overturn police reforms like banning chokeholds and...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The House is expected to vote on two anti-DC bills tomorrow.
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
@freedcproject.bsky.social is lobbying Congress today, starting at noon. Press conference at 3:30 pm at the House Triangle with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @ankitjaindc.bsky.social
As a Ward 2 Democrat myself, I am so excited for the Ward 2 Democrats happy hour on Thursday! Join us to learn how you can get involved in your local Democratic Party. In this time of peril for DC, we need you to get involved to fight for DC's Democratic values partiful.com/e/JQu5ktwARJ...
JOIN WARD 2 DEMOCRATS - HAPPY HOUR | Partiful
Join the Ward 2 Democrats for our November Happy Hour!
Come out to mix, mingle, and connect with neighbors, advocates, and community leaders from across Ward 2. Representatives from FreeDC will join u...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
As a Ward 2 Democrat myself, I am so excited for the Ward 2 Democrats happy hour on Thursday! Join us to learn how you can get involved in your local Democratic Party. In this time of peril for DC, we need you to get involved to fight for DC's Democratic values partiful.com/e/JQu5ktwARJ...
It has now been over two months since President Trump's takeover of DC Police ended, yet it is clear that MPD is still working closely with federal immigration agents to racially profile, harass, and kidnap Latinos and immigrants in this city www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Video shows immigration arrest in Southeast amid questions about DC police cooperation
Jose Antonio Sanchez Matute screamed as ICE took him into custody at Minnesota Avenue and Naylor Road SE. Days earlier, a Metropolitan Police Department lieutenant spoke at a community meeting on the ...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It has now been over two months since President Trump's takeover of DC Police ended, yet it is clear that MPD is still working closely with federal immigration agents to racially profile, harass, and kidnap Latinos and immigrants in this city www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
Meeting Announcement For November 17, 2025
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
rules.house.gov
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The House will vote next week on two bills advancing President Trump's takeover of DC. After a 43 day paid vacation, their first order of business is not to address the many problems facing the nation, but to attack DC. #DCStatehood will stop Congress from wasting time micromanaging DC
So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
This is a joke. It will never happen www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is a joke. It will never happen www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Let's not miss this great result just outside DC. The voters overwhelmingly said YES to proportional ranked choice voting in Greenbelt, which will allow for greater minority representation on the Council and end vote splitting. Another DC-area jurisdiction switching to RCV!
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Let's not miss this great result just outside DC. The voters overwhelmingly said YES to proportional ranked choice voting in Greenbelt, which will allow for greater minority representation on the Council and end vote splitting. Another DC-area jurisdiction switching to RCV!
On this, I'll agree with President Trump: If Congress eliminates the filibuster, DC statehood is inevitable
Trump: "They're gonna make DC a state and they're gonna make Puerto Rico a state. So now they pick up two states, four senators. They're gonna pick up electoral votes. It's gonna be a very, very bad situation. Now, if we do what I'm saying, they'll most likely never obtain power."
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On this, I'll agree with President Trump: If Congress eliminates the filibuster, DC statehood is inevitable