News & Updates
My Office’s Record of Standing Up for District Residents
Last week, I testified before the DC Council about the work of the Office of the Attorney General. It was my last oversight hearing as Attorney General. Reflecting on my two terms as the first independent elected attorney general, I’m proud of the work we have done to advocate every day for…
Tenant Alert: You have a right to stay warm in your apartment
The law is clear: No one should be stuck in the cold inside their apartments.
Calling on all Leaders to Make DC Safer
Many Washingtonians are understandably on edge about recent increases in crime. We all want our families, friends, neighbors, and every District resident to live in safe communities where our children can walk around without us having to worry about them. To achieve that goal, we must be clear…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, we celebrate what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 93rd birthday.
Surprise Medical Bills Are Now Illegal
New federal protections for consumers against surprise medical bills have gone into effect as of January 1, 2022.
Accountability for the Insurrection, One Year Later: How We’re Standing Up for DC Residents
A year ago, America watched in horror as a group of violent and lawless domestic terrorists ransacked the U.S. Capitol – a global symbol of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. These terrorists came dangerously close to destroying America. And in the process, they put peoples’ lives in…
Beware of Offers for COVID-19 Tests from Unauthorized Resellers or Peer-to-Peer Sites
OAG has learned that some individuals are trying to profit from this pandemic by reselling COVID-19 tests on craigslist and other peer-to-peer sites. Consumers should avoid purchasing COVID-19 tests from unauthorized retailers or sellers.
Announcing Lawsuit Against January 6 Insurrectionists
On Tuesday, OAG filed the first civil lawsuit brought by a state or municipal government against the January 6 insurrectionists who caused extensive damage to the District, and particularly the brave men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who risked their lives to defend the…
