Amber Harding

Executive Director of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.Views expressed are mine or are stolen from smarter/funnier ppl

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@maustermuhle @MayorBowser Is this news though?

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@maustermuhle But the text of the resolution itself says the act was "transmitted to Congress... on December 30, 2025." They literally voted for a resolution that undercuts this argument, no?

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

Nopitynopenope

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

"Congress is D.C.'s legislative body," says @SenRickScott. "This means we have a constitutional responsibility to fight for those living here just like any legislature should fight for people living in their state."

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

With news of McDuffie resigning, a reminder that appointments for pre-special election positions matter. 1) Critical decisions will be made and 2) Major advantage in special. For ex: Bonds was selected by Ds to replace Mendo, then won the special election. That was 13 years ago.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@MayorBowser You, as mayor, are not just failing to help many DC families in need, you are actively harming families by cutting off their rental assistance, terminating their healthcare benefits, and advocating for pro-eviction, anti-tenant laws. I wish you believed the words in your post.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

It's cool that the DC Council recognized that the pandemic-era effort to save restaurants-- streateries-- should continue post-pandemic.
Remember when we had an eviction moratorium during the pandemic and it saved lives? Do that next.

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

We are grateful to have played even a small part in fighting against the militarization of D.C. and for the right to control our own public safety response. Thank you to @ACLU_DC and @WashLaw4CR for your leadership and work on the amicus!

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

As pro bono week wraps up, we want to share our appreciation for our amazing volunteers. On Tuesday, wepresented awards to several exceptional volunteers and law firms who help us provide excellent legal representation to our clients. Read more here: https://t.co/k0ByK99wKQ

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

Events DC unlawfully hides millions in its slush fund while low-income DC residents lose healthcare and housing benefits due to budget cuts. Just... amazing.

[Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood]

#News - DC Auditor Kathy Patterson finds EVENTS DC agency has failed to transfer $68.7 million from its excess accounts to DC's General Fund as required by law. @wcp https://t.co/lJ1H12mF49

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

We are proud to sign onto an amicus brief led by @WashLaw4CR & @ACLU_DC supporting the @DCAttorneyGen lawsuit to stop the federal deployment of National Guard in DC. DC's 200-year fight for Home Rule is inextricably linked to the fight for racial justice. https://t.co/oQSIYLhzNj

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

Let's be real: needing to say that we oppose "involuntary lethal injection" for being homeless was not on our 2025 bingo card. But here we are.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

📣 Take action to protect home rule AND homeless DC residents! #housingnothandcuffs

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

Friends outside of DC, we need your help. We have no vote in Congress, yet some people in Congress want to write our laws AND they want DC to lock people up for being homeless. Tell Congress NO. https://t.co/A7nynxVJlO

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

We are hiring a new member of our Communications and Development team! Please spread the word! https://t.co/15QHZDyGDi

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

More than 100 progressive groups, churches, and unions are calling on @MayorBowser to push back on Trump's federal surge in D.C.

"History is calling upon you to lead... not to cower in the face of an authoritarian who does not have our best interests in mind," they write.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@MayorBowser Can you explain more how the census will help ensure resources are available to help people? Will there be a supplemental budget with housing vouchers, since there are zero for individuals in the fy26 budget? Money for storage? Shelters that allow pets?

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

I can't believe this has to be said but apparently it does.
NOTHING about this is normal or helpful or anything but an intentional flex of power to oppress DC residents.

[Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @WashLegalClinic]

@MayorBowser does not speak for us or for D.C. residents without homes.
We do not in any way, shape, or form "greatly appreciate" having D.C. streets taken over by untrained, aggressive law enforcement who do not respect the legal rights or basic humanity of D.C. residents.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

Apropos of nothing

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@ZacharyforWard5 @FairBudgetDC You mean not roll out the welcome wagon? Sell out our neighbors?
Yes, that would be nice wouldn't it.

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

@ByBGentle I have some theories on the goals, or at least what it will be used for: a nice map for how to find and harass people?

[Amber Harding @amberwharding]

This is... a very bad idea.

[Mark Segraves @SegravesNBC4]

DC @MayorBowser to conduct census of DC homeless population tomorrow. @nbcwashington