Following a sustained campaign against the proposed Secure DC bill, the DC Council decided to maintain the felony theft threshold at $1,000, rejecting the proposed reduction to $500. Campaign Zero’s data played a key role in influencing this decision.

This decision reflects the influence of advocacy efforts that highlighted the potential negative consequences of lowering the threshold, such as disproportionately affecting marginalized communities and increasing incarceration rates for minor offenses. By keeping the threshold at $1,000, the DC Council has helped prevent further criminalization of low-level offenses, promoting a more equitable approach to justice and reducing the strain on the legal system.