News & Updates
Financial Safety During the Holidays: Tips to Avoid Being Scammed this Season
Whether you’re shopping online or in person, every year thousands of people become victims of holiday scams.
The DC Housing Authority is Failing Residents. Here’s How it Needs to Improve.
The consequences of DCHA’s mismanagement and failures couldn’t be more serious. Thousands of DC residents have been denied access to safe, stable housing because of DCHA’s dysfunction.
Keeping Our Kids Safe from Gun Violence
We often ask kids in our juvenile justice system what they want to be when they grow up and far too often, we hear the heartbreaking answer that they just want to live past the age of 18.
Financial Scams Target Residents Who Are Already Struggling. We’re Fighting Back.
Bad actors and scammers are targeting DC residents with the least financial resources, hitting them with hidden fees, high-interest loans, or even higher costs for services.
Supporting Survivors of Crime and Returning Residents
Hearing from people who have been through the system always reminds me how much work must still be done to make our justice system create better outcomes for our community.
Holding Dan Snyder, Roger Goodell, the Commanders & the NFL Accountable
Today my office announced a lawsuit against the Commanders, their owner (Dan Snyder), the NFL, and the NFL Commissioner (Roger Goodell) for lying to and deceiving District residents—the heart of the Commanders’ fanbase.
The Owners of Safeway and Harris Teeter Are Planning a Merger. We Need to Know Its Impact Before Investors Cash In.
Yesterday, we sued in federal court and filed a temporary restraining order to stop Albertsons (Safeway’s owner) from paying out nearly $4 billion to their investors.
Standing Up for Fair, Safe, and Equitable Housing in the District
It’s been a busy few weeks advocating for housing justice here at the Office of Attorney General. We’ve had two significant wins: Passing emergency legislation to reform the DC Housing Authority and securing the largest housing discrimination penalty in U.S. history.
CONSUMER ALERT: Avoid Using Unencrypted Messaging Sites Like Facebook Messenger to Communicate About Seeking Abortion Services
While abortion remains fully legal in the District, consumers and those seeking abortions should be aware of how others may use their data, and they should take steps to protect themselves and their data and privacy.