News & Updates
AG Racine Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Stop Price Gouging by District Stores and Online Sellers
Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sent five cease-and-desist letters to District-area convenience stores, a beauty supply store, and an online seller for credible allegations of price gouging.
AG Racine Joins 14 States Urging Amazon And Whole Foods To Expand Paid Sick Leave For Workers During Covid-19 Emergency
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a group of 14 other Attorneys General urging Amazon and Whole Foods to expand paid sick and family leave for their employees and independent contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AG Racine and 33 Attorneys General Urge Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and Walmart to Crack Down on Online Price Gouging
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined with 33 fellow Attorneys General to urge Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and Walmart to crack down on online price gouging on their platforms.
CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): New Emergency Protections for DC Residents
This week, the D.C. Council took swift action to pass emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Viruses Don’t Discriminate
This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.”
AG Racine to Enforce New Emergency Protections for District Residents
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will vigorously enforce new protections for tenants and consumers included in the Council’s COVID-19 Response Act, which passed unanimously today.
AG Racine Praises Councilmember David Grosso's Courage
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today voiced his respect for Councilmember David Grosso, following Grosso’s public disclosure that, as a minor, he was abused by a clergyman assigned to Saint Francis de Sales Church in Purcellville, Va.
AG Racine Supports D.C. Superior Court's Operating Status During COVID-19 Emergency
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued a statement supporting Chief Judge Robert E. Morin’s decision to adjust the operating status of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) while continuing essential operations that protect public…
AG Racine Announces Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting Food Benefits
Attorney General Karl A. Racine tonight announced that the Honorable Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an injunction in the District and New York State’s lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting…
AG Racine Announces Office of the Attorney General to Telework
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will shift its operating status to telework during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.