News & Updates
Newsletter: Standing Up for District Workers
Last week, we announced our largest wage theft win to date. OAG secured a settlement with Airway Sheet Metal Co. that will provide more than $100,000 in unpaid wages to 40 workers.
Addressing the Root Problems of Crime and Conflict
Last week, the Obama Foundation announced its second-ever class of Fellows, a group of 20 civic innovators from around the world who are working to address society’s most pressing problems.
Preventing Underage Drinking and Promoting Responsible Alcohol Use Year-Round
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and as the month winds down, it’s important to take the momentum from this month’s initiatives to encourage responsible alcohol use year-round for District residents.
Newsletter: Supporting Budget Investments that Protect District Residents
Last week, I testified before the Council supporting OAG’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal, which focuses on protecting District residents and saving taxpayers money.
Honoring Youth Writing to End Gun Violence
Last year’s massive turnout for the national and local March for Our Lives rallies, along with several recent local youth forums, clearly demonstrate that young people are demanding an end to violence and adults need to listen.
Newsletter: Protecting District Teachers from Fraud
Recently, OAG took action against a local company and its owner for preying upon dozens of foreign teachers working in D.C. schools who were trying to navigate a new culture and a complex visa system.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting District Children
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—an annual effort to raise awareness about the harmful impact of child abuse and provide resources to build strong and thriving families.
Women's History Month: Burnita Matthews
Burnita Matthews was the first woman to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the second woman to hold judgeship of a federal court.
Protecting Evidence-Based Programs that Reduce Teen Pregnancy
Every District resident should be able to pursue the future of their choice, including whether and when to start a family.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Marjorie McKenzie Lawson
Marjorie McKenzie Lawson broke new legal ground for women in the District and across the country, serving as the first black female judge in D.C. and the first black woman appointed to the Juvenile Court bench by a president.