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In 2017, Attorney General Racine and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh sued President Trump for violating the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses, our nation’s original anti-corruption laws. The Emoluments Clauses prohibit the president from accepting money or benefits from foreign or domestic governments.

Unlike previous presidents, President Trump has refused to separate himself from his businesses and OAG alleges that he continues to accept money from foreign and domestic governments through transactions at the Trump International Hotel here in the District. The Framers designed these anti-corruption laws to ensure Americans never have to wonder whether the president is working on our behalf or in his personal financial interest.

In a historic ruling in July 2018, a federal court judge agreed that the president is prohibited from accepting almost anything of value—including gifts, payments, and benefits—from foreign or domestic governments. OAG is continuing the work to stop the president from violating the Constitution and using his office for profit.

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Domestic Violence & Special Victims Section

The Domestic Violence & Special Victims Section consists of attorneys, advocates, and support staff comprising three teams that perform specialized functions.

Domestic Violence Team

  • Represents survivors of intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, and stalking in obtaining Civil Protection Orders (CPOs)
  • Prosecutes violations of CPOs.
  • Represents petitioners seeking Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to remove firearms from individuals who pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Partners with other public and private agencies to staff the Domestic Violence Intake Center at D.C. Superior Court which serves as a single entry point for survivors of intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking legal protection.

Special Victims Team

  • Handles juvenile prosecutions of sex offenses, domestic violence, and any offense against vulnerable victims.
  • Handles adult prosecutions of indecent exposure.
  • Partners with the multi-disciplinary team responsible for HOPE Court – a specialty court designed to offer alternatives to juveniles charged with crimes who are at risk of being sexually exploited.
  • Provides victim specialists who offer victims of violent crime support throughout the court process and referrals for needed services.

Elder Abuse Team

  • Represents Adult Protective Services in obtaining guardians and conservators for incapacitated, vulnerable adults who are being abused, neglected, or exploited, or are self-neglecting.
  • Investigates and, through a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office, prosecutes financial exploitation of older or vulnerable adults.

Coordinated Community Response

The Domestic Violence & Special Victims Section participates in interagency efforts to coordinate and improve the city’s response to crime victims, including D.C. TROV (District’s Collaborative Training & Response for Older Victims); the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board; VAN (Victim Assistance Network); SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) and the Multi-Disciplinary Team for child sexual abuse.

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PL Consumer-Related DC Municipal Regulations

Title 16: Consumers, Commercial Practices and Civil Infractions of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) detail consumer protections in DC law. The DCMR is the official compilation of the permanent rules, statements, and legal documents circulated by DC government executive agencies and departments, the Council of the District of Columbia, and independent entities. Title 16 chapters are listed below:

PL Consumer Information - Links to Websites

The following is a list of consumer resources to further your research. Select a subject title to get more information.

Federal Consumer Information Center
(888) 8-PUEBLO (878-3256) Consumer catalogues and publications
Email: catalog.pueblo@gsa.gov

Federal Agency Consumer Resources
Consumer information from the federal government

Federal Trade Commission
Consumer education brochures

Car Talk
Car advice from the Click and Clack brothers of National Public Radio

The Common Denominator
Articles written by members of the DC Bar Section Antitrust, Trade regulation and Consumer Affairs, on DC law and consumer rights

Consumer Action
Consumer information including annual surveys on topics such as credit card rates

Consumer Reports Online
Nonprofit organization that publishes a magazine on consumer protection and product safety

Consumer World
Extensive links to consumer resources, including bargains and news releases

Consumer's CHECKBOOK
The Center for the Study of Services provides a good source of information on local merchants

National Consumer Law Center
Training materials for attorneys, and brochures for consumers

National Consumers League
Consumer education including health related matters

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Information on privacy and identity theft, including form letters, fact sheets and links to privacy websites

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