News & Updates
Tenant Rights Now that the Public Health Emergency Has Ended
Check out our resource with answers to common questions tenants have asked during this pandemic.
Holding Gun Manufacturers Accountable
Over the past several years, we’ve seen a drastic increase in ghost guns in the District. These are guns that are sold without background checks and lack identifying information, such as serial numbers, rendering them untraceable by law enforcement. The Metropolitan Police Department has…
Don't wait, vaccinate!
It’s been a challenging year and a half. We’re all tired of the COVID-19 pandemic. But unfortunately, we’re now seeing the spread of a new variant. Now is the time for everyone to double down, get vaccinated and wear masks. The more we take these safety precautions right now, the higher…
New 18-month Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
On August 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). This new TPS designation enables Haitian nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Haiti) who have continuously resided…
Addressing Violent Crime in the District
Gun violence and violent crime are impacting the entire District, and residents deserve a thoughtful and long-term response.
Keeping District Children Safe
At the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), our top priority is protecting the District’s most vulnerable residents—including children.
Encouraging District Residents to Take the Shot
At my office, we work every day to ensure that District residents are protected. We do this by standing up for vulnerable residents, enforcing the laws of the District, defending and providing legal advice to the District’s government agencies, and protecting the interests of our city’s…
CONSUMER ALERT: More DC Residents Now Eligible for Discounts on Utility Bills
To give residents a chance to get back on their feet—and to help prevent utility shut-offs after the end of the official public health emergency—the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) advocated for the expansion of utility assistance programs to more District residents.
