News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Resolves Snyder-Era Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Pro-Football LLC, the corporation that owns the Washington Commanders, will pay $1,000,000 to resolve allegations that under the team’s former ownership, including Dan Snyder, it violated DC consumer protection law by misleading…
Attorney General Schwalb Sues Real Estate Lender for Illegal Housing Discrimination Scheme
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued real estate lending and investment firm Red Oak Capital Holdings, LLC (Red Oak) for illegal lending practices that discriminate against tenants without housing subsidies.
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2025 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2025 Impact Report, highlighting OAG’s efforts to protect the District and its residents over the last year, including securing $906.8 million in savings and benefits for DC – a 477% return on…
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Statement on Court Ruling That National Guard Deployment in DC Is Illegal
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the below statement following today’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Tia Cobb that the federal government’s deployment of National Guard troops to the District is illegal. Judge Cobb granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for a preliminary…
Attorney General Schwalb Announces DC Landlord Will Pay $10,000 in Penalties and Change Policies That Discriminate Against Housing Voucher Recipients
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a settlement with local landlord Portico Investments LLC (Portico) for allegedly violating DC law requiring landlords to treat all tenants equally, regardless of the source of funds they use to pay their rent.
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Guidance on Your Right to Protest in the District Of Columbia
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued “Know Your Rights” guidance regarding protests in the nation’s capital.
Office of the Attorney General Announces Petra Management Group Will Pay $700k to Resolve Lawsuit Over Housing Voucher Abuse Scheme
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) today announced that the owners and manager of three District apartment complexes—Petra Management Group, LLC, Rashid Salem, 4825-4829 North Capital St L.L.C., 5616 13th St NW L.L.C., and 743 Fairmont St NW LLC, (collectively, “Petra”)—will pay $700,000…
Attorney General Schwalb Sues to End Illegal National Guard Deployment in DC
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s illegal deployment of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia. Since the President’s August 11 announcement, nearly 2,300 National Guard troops, including units from seven states, have been…
DC Attorney General Schwalb Sues to Stop Federal Government Takeover of Metropolitan Police Department
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful attempt to take over the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Frequently Asked Questions: Individuals in Homeless Encampments in DC
This guidance is intended to inform residents—including residents who are experiencing homelessness—about their rights and the resources available to them. Please read and share the Q&A below.