Eduardo Ferrer
@eduardorferrer.bsky.social
Youth Defender | Researcher | Georgetown Law Associate Law Prof (for ID purposes) | Georgetown JJI Policy Director | 🇨🇺🇺🇸 | In love with DC | #HoyaSaxa
Scholarship: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=4982124
Scholarship: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=4982124
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Now Axios is reporting that Bowser may not be under investigation after all: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/d...
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Now Axios is reporting that Bowser may not be under investigation after all: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/d...
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Starting a new thread for community testimony on the proposed emergency bill to extend the expanded juvenile curfew that was in place during the summer into the fall.
"Ensuring our kids are engaged in positive activities is critical for public safety," says Pinto, kicking off the D.C. Council hearing on the extended summer juvenile curfew and whether it should continue into the fall.
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Starting a new thread for community testimony on the proposed emergency bill to extend the expanded juvenile curfew that was in place during the summer into the fall.
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But Dominique Moore from @empowereddc.bsky.social opposes the expanded curfew.
"We need to provide alternative solutions. It’s [now] basically, 'Get out and go home.' To tell them [that] is not a great answer, because some of them don’t want to. Their friends are their community," she says.
"We need to provide alternative solutions. It’s [now] basically, 'Get out and go home.' To tell them [that] is not a great answer, because some of them don’t want to. Their friends are their community," she says.
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
But Dominique Moore from @empowereddc.bsky.social opposes the expanded curfew.
"We need to provide alternative solutions. It’s [now] basically, 'Get out and go home.' To tell them [that] is not a great answer, because some of them don’t want to. Their friends are their community," she says.
"We need to provide alternative solutions. It’s [now] basically, 'Get out and go home.' To tell them [that] is not a great answer, because some of them don’t want to. Their friends are their community," she says.
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Tara Martin, mother of Dalaneo Martin, killed by a Park Police officer two years ago, opposes the curfew.
"The curfew may silence a street for a few hours, but it does not heal the pain that drives our kids outside. Our kids need opportunity, not punishment," she says.
"The curfew may silence a street for a few hours, but it does not heal the pain that drives our kids outside. Our kids need opportunity, not punishment," she says.
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tara Martin, mother of Dalaneo Martin, killed by a Park Police officer two years ago, opposes the curfew.
"The curfew may silence a street for a few hours, but it does not heal the pain that drives our kids outside. Our kids need opportunity, not punishment," she says.
"The curfew may silence a street for a few hours, but it does not heal the pain that drives our kids outside. Our kids need opportunity, not punishment," she says.
At least the Circulator will be memorialized for posterity in a Netflix movie…
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
At least the Circulator will be memorialized for posterity in a Netflix movie…
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I've heard so many people ask over the last few months: Whatever happened to that $1.1 billion Congress wouldn't let DC spend this spring?
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Here's how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
District leaders used creative accounting to spend hundreds of millions in revenue, despite federal lawmakers holding up the money.
wamu.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I've heard so many people ask over the last few months: Whatever happened to that $1.1 billion Congress wouldn't let DC spend this spring?
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
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Feeling overwhelmed recently? Action is the best antidote.
How to get involved locally this week: Watch a film about gentrification in D.C., attend an open mic (but make it historic) at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, and find lots of opportunities to organize with @freedcproject.bsky.social.
How to get involved locally this week: Watch a film about gentrification in D.C., attend an open mic (but make it historic) at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, and find lots of opportunities to organize with @freedcproject.bsky.social.
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, another visit to Capitol Hill.
51st.news
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed recently? Action is the best antidote.
How to get involved locally this week: Watch a film about gentrification in D.C., attend an open mic (but make it historic) at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, and find lots of opportunities to organize with @freedcproject.bsky.social.
How to get involved locally this week: Watch a film about gentrification in D.C., attend an open mic (but make it historic) at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, and find lots of opportunities to organize with @freedcproject.bsky.social.
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So almost the entire D.C. Council is now meeting being closed doors to negotiate how to proceed on the expanded youth curfew emergency bill. It seems pretty clear they are negotiating legislation behind closed doors, in violation of the spirit of the city’s Open Meetings Act.
October 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
So almost the entire D.C. Council is now meeting being closed doors to negotiate how to proceed on the expanded youth curfew emergency bill. It seems pretty clear they are negotiating legislation behind closed doors, in violation of the spirit of the city’s Open Meetings Act.
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well this is how I found out JACK EVANS is thinking about running for Council Chair 🫠 #SackJack #SackJack2
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
well this is how I found out JACK EVANS is thinking about running for Council Chair 🫠 #SackJack #SackJack2
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This is where Ellington and MacArthur students transfer to buses to get to their schools. The accountability is firmly with @mayorbowser.dc.gov and @dcpublicschools.bsky.social Lewis Ferebee for abandoning kids. Our school choice transit system makes kids vulnerable. www.popville.com/2025/10/hara...
“harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus.” - PoPville
"Dear PoPville, This morning at 8:20, 10 uniformed national guard troops and 3 uniformed MPD spent 25 minutes harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus. This is on 20th and O Street, NW Half the ...
www.popville.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is where Ellington and MacArthur students transfer to buses to get to their schools. The accountability is firmly with @mayorbowser.dc.gov and @dcpublicschools.bsky.social Lewis Ferebee for abandoning kids. Our school choice transit system makes kids vulnerable. www.popville.com/2025/10/hara...
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🆕 I'm introducing a 16-bill policy package called the C.A.R.E. for Youth Plan to tackle a range of issues facing young people in the District — from truancy, to financial stability, to parent engagement and more.
👉🏾 Learn more: ward5.us/careforyouth
👉🏾 Join us in our efforts: ward5.us/dcyouth
👉🏾 Learn more: ward5.us/careforyouth
👉🏾 Join us in our efforts: ward5.us/dcyouth
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🆕 I'm introducing a 16-bill policy package called the C.A.R.E. for Youth Plan to tackle a range of issues facing young people in the District — from truancy, to financial stability, to parent engagement and more.
👉🏾 Learn more: ward5.us/careforyouth
👉🏾 Join us in our efforts: ward5.us/dcyouth
👉🏾 Learn more: ward5.us/careforyouth
👉🏾 Join us in our efforts: ward5.us/dcyouth
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Put your $ where your values are, help our worker-led, independent newsroom reach 551 new members by the end of October! ➡️ 51st.news/signup
Guys @51st.news is one year old 🥲 What a bright thing during a dark time.
"Being an independent news source, able to cover this historic moment — free from billionaire owner meddling — has been vital. We’re only beholden to readers like you." @christurdisani.bsky.social 51st.news/one-year-of-...
"Being an independent news source, able to cover this historic moment — free from billionaire owner meddling — has been vital. We’re only beholden to readers like you." @christurdisani.bsky.social 51st.news/one-year-of-...
One year of publishing The 51st
And what a year it's been!
51st.news
October 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Put your $ where your values are, help our worker-led, independent newsroom reach 551 new members by the end of October! ➡️ 51st.news/signup
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Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of PIW allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of corporate profit.
Inside DC's Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: "This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing"
Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of corporate profit.
www.washingtonian.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of PIW allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of corporate profit.
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A sharp and dedicated legislator with a special care for the most vulnerable in DC. Represented a very diverse Ward well and delivered new housing, traffic safety improvements, expanded tenant rights, immigrant protections, and much more. She will be missed in Ward 1. Thank you, Councilmember!
NEWS: @brianneknadeau.bsky.social says she will *not* be running for re-election to the Ward 1 seat on the D.C. Council, setting the stage for what is already looking to be a crowded and competitive race.
September 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A sharp and dedicated legislator with a special care for the most vulnerable in DC. Represented a very diverse Ward well and delivered new housing, traffic safety improvements, expanded tenant rights, immigrant protections, and much more. She will be missed in Ward 1. Thank you, Councilmember!
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Projected federal job losses? Subsidize the circuses! Who will pay for the bread? That's tomorrow's problem!
September 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Projected federal job losses? Subsidize the circuses! Who will pay for the bread? That's tomorrow's problem!
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I've started calling this "Do Something" politics.
Crisis in your city (real or manufactured)? It's most important to performatively Do Something!
The specifics of the thing are immaterial, and if they threaten the prime directive, best ignored.
Crisis in your city (real or manufactured)? It's most important to performatively Do Something!
The specifics of the thing are immaterial, and if they threaten the prime directive, best ignored.
Holy crap, this is beyond irresponsible reporting. www.axios.com/local/washin...
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I've started calling this "Do Something" politics.
Crisis in your city (real or manufactured)? It's most important to performatively Do Something!
The specifics of the thing are immaterial, and if they threaten the prime directive, best ignored.
Crisis in your city (real or manufactured)? It's most important to performatively Do Something!
The specifics of the thing are immaterial, and if they threaten the prime directive, best ignored.
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Slight uptick in crime (or perception of)? Attack the decades long criminal code rewrite! Youth curfews! Is there evidence they work? How dare you ask that! Do you think we should do NOTHING?
Some restaurants close? Is it actually a trend? Do we have data? No time for that! Repeal the last thing!
Some restaurants close? Is it actually a trend? Do we have data? No time for that! Repeal the last thing!
September 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Slight uptick in crime (or perception of)? Attack the decades long criminal code rewrite! Youth curfews! Is there evidence they work? How dare you ask that! Do you think we should do NOTHING?
Some restaurants close? Is it actually a trend? Do we have data? No time for that! Repeal the last thing!
Some restaurants close? Is it actually a trend? Do we have data? No time for that! Repeal the last thing!
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Today the D.C. Council is expected to vote on extending the youth curfew in the District. Our leaders cannot keep turning to police & jails as the solution to every issue. If we want our kids to be safe we need youth programs not more reasons for police to arrest children in D.C.
September 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today the D.C. Council is expected to vote on extending the youth curfew in the District. Our leaders cannot keep turning to police & jails as the solution to every issue. If we want our kids to be safe we need youth programs not more reasons for police to arrest children in D.C.
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When I tell y’all I’m tired….
I know Dems strive to be a “big tent” but I’d hoped they could reach consensus on the fact that federal adult prison is not the appropriate place for a 14-year-old.
(And yes, unique to DC — adults convicted even of local crimes serve their time in the federal system)
I know Dems strive to be a “big tent” but I’d hoped they could reach consensus on the fact that federal adult prison is not the appropriate place for a 14-year-old.
(And yes, unique to DC — adults convicted even of local crimes serve their time in the federal system)
September 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
When I tell y’all I’m tired….
I know Dems strive to be a “big tent” but I’d hoped they could reach consensus on the fact that federal adult prison is not the appropriate place for a 14-year-old.
(And yes, unique to DC — adults convicted even of local crimes serve their time in the federal system)
I know Dems strive to be a “big tent” but I’d hoped they could reach consensus on the fact that federal adult prison is not the appropriate place for a 14-year-old.
(And yes, unique to DC — adults convicted even of local crimes serve their time in the federal system)
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Congressional Democrats voted today to sell out Washington DC and their constituents, as numerous Dems backed bills advancing the Trump takeover of DC. After meeting with our Council and saying nice things, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and leadership *declined* to whip a No vote on the bills
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Congressional Democrats voted today to sell out Washington DC and their constituents, as numerous Dems backed bills advancing the Trump takeover of DC. After meeting with our Council and saying nice things, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and leadership *declined* to whip a No vote on the bills
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Today 31 Democrats chose to side with Donald Trump over DC.
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
September 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today 31 Democrats chose to side with Donald Trump over DC.
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
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This week the House will vote on four bills attacking DC. Nine more are in the works.
No one in DC wants these measures. They will not support our safety.
We want every Democrat to VOTE NO on all of these bills. Make calls today and tomorrow to 30 priority reps: freedcproject.org/news/make-ca...
No one in DC wants these measures. They will not support our safety.
We want every Democrat to VOTE NO on all of these bills. Make calls today and tomorrow to 30 priority reps: freedcproject.org/news/make-ca...
September 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This week the House will vote on four bills attacking DC. Nine more are in the works.
No one in DC wants these measures. They will not support our safety.
We want every Democrat to VOTE NO on all of these bills. Make calls today and tomorrow to 30 priority reps: freedcproject.org/news/make-ca...
No one in DC wants these measures. They will not support our safety.
We want every Democrat to VOTE NO on all of these bills. Make calls today and tomorrow to 30 priority reps: freedcproject.org/news/make-ca...
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A 🧵: It was a wild day for D.C. in Congress yesterday, where a House committee advanced 14 bills targeting the city – everything from banning traffic cameras to giving Trump the power to appoint the city's attorney general. I've got a detailed write-up in @51st.news: 51st.news/house-republ...
Cosplaying as D.C. Council, House Republicans advance dozen-plus bills targeting city they don’t represent
The party of limited government is treading heavily on D.C.
51st.news
September 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A 🧵: It was a wild day for D.C. in Congress yesterday, where a House committee advanced 14 bills targeting the city – everything from banning traffic cameras to giving Trump the power to appoint the city's attorney general. I've got a detailed write-up in @51st.news: 51st.news/house-republ...
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NEW: The National Guard analyzed its mission and found it is perceived as "leveraging fear, driving a wedge between civilians and the military, and promoting a sense of shame among troops and the military." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
National Guard documents show public ‘fear,’ veterans’ ‘shame’ over D.C. presence
Internal documents reviewed by The Post reveal, with rare candor, how domestic missions rooted in politics risk damaging Americans’ trust in the military.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NEW: The National Guard analyzed its mission and found it is perceived as "leveraging fear, driving a wedge between civilians and the military, and promoting a sense of shame among troops and the military." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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More news, in making D.C. safer.....
D.C. banned high-capacity magazines capable of feeding guns dozens of bullets at a time. The Trump Administration will no longer charge people for carrying them, calling the ban "unconstitutional." 51st.news/high-capacit...
High-capacity gun magazines are illegal in D.C. Trump no longer wants to prosecute violators.
City officials say high-capacity magazines can be particularly deadly.
51st.news
September 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
More news, in making D.C. safer.....