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House of Representatives Passes Bills to Charge Minors as Adults in Washington, D.C.

HeadlineSep 17, 2025

The House of Representatives passed two bills yesterday to charge 14-year-olds in Washington, D.C., as adults and require judges to stick to mandatory minimum sentences for young offenders. Dozens of Democrats joined their Republican colleagues to pass the bills as President Trump continues his crackdown on the city. It comes as President Trump signed an executive order on Monday deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, while indicating that Chicago and New Orleans could soon be next.

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