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AG Schwalb Urges US House to Support Police Reform Law That Increases Trust Between Police and Community, Improves Public Safety

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the below statement ahead of the United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s hearing on the disapproval resolution regarding the District’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act.

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Announcing Impaired Driving Student Video Contest Winners

This winter, the Office of Attorney General and its partners held the first Impaired? No Time to Drive high school student video contest and is pleased to announce three winning videos.

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AG Schwalb Requires Landlords to Make Critical Health and Safety Enhancements in Wards 1,5,& 8

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the successful resolution of four separate housing cases that will require landlords in Wards 1, 5, and 8 to remedy serious threats to the safety and security of tenants and community members at their respective properties.

Join us TONIGHT for a listening session, plus our work advocating for consumers in the District

On day one of my administration, I committed to making sure that OAG is constantly listening to community members and collaborating with local leaders.

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AG Schwalb Announces Emily Gunston Promoted to First Assistant Attorney General

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Emily Gunston has been promoted to First Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), effective March 17, 2023. Ms. Gunston, who currently serves as Deputy Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs and…

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DC AG's Office Welcomes 2023 Class of Local Law School Graduates as Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows

Students From Local Law Schools Encouraged to Apply for Class of 2024 Ruff Fellowships

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District Consumers’ Most Common Concerns of 2022

At the Office of Attorney General (OAG), we stand up for consumers every day by fighting fraud and working to stop unlawful business practices.

Consumer Alert: DC Restaurants Are Barred from Charging Deceptive Fees

The District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act grants District consumers the right to complete, accurate, and timely information whenever they purchase goods or services—including when they place orders at restaurants.

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AG Schwalb Urges Senate to Respect DC's Democratically Enacted Laws

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) imploring the Senate to respect the District’s right to self-governance and oppose attempts to further disenfranchise the nearly 700,000 residents living in our nation’s capital.

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AG Schwalb Testimony Before DC Council on Future of the Office of the Attorney General & Its Work to Protect Residents

This afternoon, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb will participate in hearing before the Council of the District of Columbia about the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) work to make the District fairer, safer, and more equitable for all its residents. This will be the first time that AG…

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