News & Updates
Statement from AG Racine on Court's Historic Ruling in Emoluments Lawsuit
Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued a statement on today’s favorable ruling from a federal court in the lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland seeking to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution’s anti-corruption provisions.
Fiscal General Racine Exige Respuestas Del ICE Sobre Medidas Drásticas En Contra De La Inmigración En DC
El fiscal general Karl A. Racine envió una carta al Director Interino del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE), Ronald D. Vitiello, mediante la que exigía respuestas sobre las denuncias locales de numerosos residentes del Distrito que indican que las…
AG Racine Demands Answers from ICE on Immigration Crackdowns in DC
Attorney General Karl A. Racine sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Ronald D. Vitiello demanding answers about local reports of a dozen District residents in predominantly Latino communities being taken into ICE custody.
Charity Check: Don’t be deceived by sham charities claiming to help veterans and service members
Most of these charities live up to fundraising promises, but a few attract donations by lying about the support they deliver.
AG Racine Presses Trump Administration to Release Crucial Data to Protect Student Borrowers
Attorney General Karl A. Racine is calling on U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Betsy DeVos to stop holding back student loan information that helps states protect student borrowers and stop delaying disclosure rules that will help students avoid predatory schools.
Attorney General Racine Announces Senior Leadership Hires
Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today the addition of several members to leadership positions within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
AG Racine Urges Council to Support Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis and Public Safety
Attorney General Karl A. Racine and Chief Deputy Attorney General Natalie O. Ludaway today testified during two Council committee hearings in favor of multiple bills designed to improve public safety in the District.
OAG Testimony on Bill 22-766, the Substance Abuse and Opioid Overdose Prevention Amendment Act of 2018, & B22-0687, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Task Force Act of 2018
Statement of Attorney General Karl A. Racine Bill 22-766, the Substance Abuse and Opioid Overdose Prevention Amendment Act of 2018 Bill 22-0687, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Task Force Act of 2018
Strapped for cash? Beware of high-cost loans disguised as a check
A growing number of financial companies are mass-mailing checks to consumers across the country, making it easy for them to accept a high-interest loan just by signing the check.
AG Racine Sues Turning Natural Cafe for Underpaying District Workers and Denying Sick Leave Benefits
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Turning Natural, Inc. and Jerri Evans – a local cafe and its owner – for failing to pay employees minimum wage and overtime, and failing to provide paid sick leave.