Follow POL on Twitter As well it might be. At issue is a District of Columbia law, similar to those enacted in 14 states, "that lets the victims themselves bring criminal prosecutions to enforce restraining orders" through criminal contempt charges.
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |
