D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
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DC mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
In 2020, the two-block stretch of 16th Street NW north of the White House was designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which sparked protests nationwide, including in the District
Scoop: D.C.’s “sanctuary city” status in question after webpage removed
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The District government recently removed a webpage that championed D.C. as a “sanctuary city.”
Why it matters: Mayor Muriel Bowser is retreating from public stands against President Trump.
The big picture: Bowser wasn’t one of the Democratic mayors called to testify in Congress this week over their sanctuary city policies.
State of play: An FAQ page devoted to questions about immigration rights, discrimination and school access has disappeared from the D.C. government.
The removal of the webpage coincides with muted statements from the mayor.
When asked in December if D.C. would comply with ICE detainment orders, Bowser told Congressional Republicans: “We will follow the law.”
Between the lines: Federal and local laws conflict.
Her office declined to comment for this story.
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