News & Updates
OP-ED: No, D.C.’s criminal justice reform efforts don’t go too far
The District’s incarceration rate is higher than any state in the nation — and any country. In large part, that’s owed to a period of excessive mandatory-minimum-sentencing guidelines, which disproportionately targeted people of color.
AG Racine Submits Court Brief On Community’s Views Regarding Potential Sentence Reduction For Rayful Edmond
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today submitted a friend-of-the-court brief reflecting the divided opinions and varied concerns of District of Columbia community members regarding a potential sentence reduction for convicted drug trafficker Rayful Edmond.
Seeking job opportunities? Career Fair for Parents with Active Child Support Cases
August is Child Support Awareness Month and while OAG’s Child Support Services focuses on helping District families all year long, this month they roll out special efforts to help parents support their children.
Protect Teen Health by Limiting Tobacco Imagery in Streaming Video
Attorney General Racine and a coalition of 43 states called on streaming companies like Netflix and Amazon to limit tobacco use in their video content.
Urging Congress to Address the Threat of “Forever” Chemicals
“Forever” chemicals are toxic, manmade substances that resist degradation in the environment—hence the “forever” name—and are found in things like textiles with Scotchgard, Teflon products, food packaging, and firefighting foam.
Newsletter: Saving Lives by Interrupting Violence
Tragically, the District has seen a spike in gun-related violence over the past few weeks that has raised the number of gun fatalities to over 90 this year.
OP-ED: Why are we sentencing juveniles to die in prison? The Supreme Court dropped the ball.
Sometimes the Supreme Court gets it wrong. In the case of Bobby Bostic, the mistake will likely cost him his life in prison.
AG Racine Leads 18-State Coalition Supporting California's Ban on Large Capacity Magazines to Protect Public Safety
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a group of 18 State Attorneys General to defend California’s ban on large-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Testimony on Protecting Children Through Mandatory Reporting Amendment Act of 2019
Statement of Erin Cullen Deputy Attorney General – Family Services Division
AG Racine Leads Eight-State Coalition Fighting For The Right To Protect Their Residents From Opioid Overdoses
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a coalition of eight states in a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the rights of states to enact public health policies that can prevent opioid overdoses and treat those suffering from opioid use disorder.