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Protests Erupt as ICE Scout DMV Warehouses

The Department of Homeland Security is buying commercial warehouses across the DMV, which advocates say are intended for ICE detention centers. The move has sparked protests in Hagerstown, Stafford County, and other suburbs where the properties are located. [Axios]

• Also, Maryland proposed a bill to ban local law enforcement agencies from facilitating ICE arrests, joining several other states. [Washington Post 🔒]

Cold Snap Leads To Suspected Hypothermia Deaths

Three people — at least two of whom were unhoused — have died from suspected hypothermia after days of below-freezing temps in D.C. Besides warming centers, the city is also providing warming buses where people congregate outside. [Washington Post 🔒]

Pirro Threatens Jail Time For Gun Possession

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is facing backlash from Republicans after she said anyone who brings a gun to D.C. would face jail time. She later claimed she was only referring to those carrying unlawfully. [NBC4]

DOJ Seeks Death Penalty For Accused National Guard Shooter

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members, killing one, last November. Lakanwal pleaded not guilty at his first federal court appearance Wednesday. [WTOP]

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