A note from Martin
The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
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Federal judge limits warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.
Lawyers say federal agents unlawfully operated under an ‘arrest first, ask questions later’ policy.
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Janeese Lewis George launches bid for D.C. mayor
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