Washington D.C. is at the center of controversy as President Biden has announced that he will not veto an effort to rescind the city’s crime law. This move comes amid a Democratic divide on the issue, with some feeling betrayed by the president’s apparent flip-flop on the matter.

House Democrats, including Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, have expressed disappointment in the decision, calling it a “betrayal” of the people of D.C. and their efforts to combat crime in the city. In a statement, Norton emphasized the need for D.C. residents to have “self-determination” and a say in their own laws.

The controversy surrounding D.C.’s crime law has been ongoing, with some arguing that it is overly harsh and disproportionately affects communities of color. Others, however, believe that the law is necessary to combat rising crime rates in the city.

The decision not to veto the effort to rescind the law is a significant blow to those who support it, but it remains to be seen what impact it will have on D.C. crime rates moving forward. Some are hopeful that the city can find a way to address crime without harsh measures, while others fear that the move could lead to a rise in criminal activity.

President Biden’s decision not to veto the effort to rescind D.C.’s crime law is just one example of the ongoing debates and divisions within the Democratic party. As the party seeks to find common ground on a range of issues, it is clear that there are still significant differences of opinion and approach.