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Judge limits DC immigration arrests
December 5, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
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What's CITY Talking About
Judge Limits Warrantless Immigration Arrests in DC
A federal judge has banned agents from conducting warrantless civil immigration arrests without probable cause of flight risk, saying agents frequently ignored federal laws when making arrests. [Axios]
- Related: New data shows that more than 80% of immigrants arrested in D.C. during President Trump’s crime crackdown this year had no prior criminal record. [Washington Post 🔒]
Youth Curfew Gets Extended
D.C. Council agreed to extend the city’s juvenile curfew policy until next April, as they consider whether the curfew should become permanent. It includes anyone under 18 out from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. [WTOP]
Alleged DC Pipe Bomber Arrested
The FBI arrested a Virginia man they believe placed pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters before the 2021 Capitol riot. The arrest comes after a five-year investigation to identify the disguised bomber. [CNN]
Window Washers Rescued In Tysons
Two window washers on the side of a high-rise in Tysons were left dangling for over an hour after their platform came loose. They were later safely rescued by first responders. [Washington Post 🔒]
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DC Insider Trivia

Mayor Bowser recently announced she will not be running for reelection next November and the race is already heating up! For more on mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George and what we’re watching for next year, listen to today’s pod with NBC4’s Mark Segraves!
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What To Do
Friday, Dec. 5
- 🎸 Gwenifer Raymond at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 📯 Holiday Music from Spain & Portugal at Folger Theatre (Capitol Hill)
- 🐶 Santa Paws Yappy Hour at Central Place Plaza (Arlington)
- 🍹 Carols + Cocktails at The Stacks (Southwest)
- 🧑🎨 Washington Studio School Student Exhibition at Washington Studio School (Kalorama)
- 🌱 Botanical Soap Making at PLNTR (Dupont)
Saturday, Dec. 6
- 🎷 The Budos Band at 9:30 Club (Shaw)
- 🎾 Tennis Creates Gala at Salamander Hotel (The Wharf)
- 🎁 Holiday Craft Fair at Joe's Movement Emporium (Mount Rainier)
- ⛴️ Holiday Boat Parade (The Wharf)
- 🏂 Winter Wonderland at The Boro (Tysons)
- ❄️ The Lodge Winter Festival (National Landing)
- 🛍️ Holiday Market at Art Enables (Woodbridge)
- 🕎 Chanukah in the Dark (Starts) at Theater J (Logan Circle)
- 🛍️ Holiday Market (starts) in Central Place Plaza (Rosslyn)
- 🤣 Sketch Night at DC Improv (Downtown)
- 🌲 Dried Holiday Wreaths at PLNTR (Dupont)
Sunday, Dec. 7
- 🏎️ Official F1 Watch Party at F1 Arcade (Union Market)
- 🩰 Modern Nutcracker at Artspace (Silver Spring)
- 🚲 District Bike Summit at The Festival Center (Adams Morgan)
- 🎵 Kora Music Meditation at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 🛍️ Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market at Maketto (H St. Corridor)
- 🖼️ Makers' Market & Free Community Day at NMWA (Downtown)
- 💐 Brews and Bouquets at Astro Beer Hall (Shirlington)
- 🛍️ Holiday Market in Central Place Plaza (Rosslyn)
- 🎙️ The Crossword Show at Planet Word (Downtown)
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