News & Updates
Attorneys General Schwalb, James, and Raoul Secure Historic Settlement with National Women's Soccer League Following Abuse Allegations
DC Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, today announced a landmark settlement with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) after numerous players came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual…
Office of the Attorney General Sues Petra Management Group for Illegally Limiting Affordable Housing Options in DC
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) today sued the owners and manager of three District apartment complexes—4825-4829 North Capital St L.L.C., 5616 13th St NW L.L.C., 743 Fairmont St NW LLC, Rashid Salem, and Petra Management Group, LLC (collectively, “Petra”)—…
OAG Guidance on Immigration Enforcement for DC Schools
The below guidance is intended to help inform teachers, staff, and administrators at District schools about the rights of students and their families regarding federal immigration enforcement policies.
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Consumer Alert on How to Avoid Charity Scams During California Wildfires
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert warning District residents about potential scams and fraudulent charities when donating to California wildfire relief efforts.
Attorney General Schwalb Announces 2025 Class of Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that 20 recent graduates of local law schools have joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows.
Attorney General Schwalb Secures $6.5 Million from Lottery and Sports Betting Contractor and Subcontractor for Defrauding the District
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Intralot, Inc. (Intralot) and its small business subcontractor, Veterans Services Corporation (VSC), will pay the District a combined $6.5 million for deceiving city officials to win and then obtain payments under the District’s multimillion…
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Initiative Prioritizing Housing Protection and Affordability
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the creation of a new Housing Protection and Affordability Initiative within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) designed to streamline and prioritize OAG’s focus on preserving and expanding the District’s stock of affordable housing and…
Attorney General Schwalb Sues US Government for 150+ Years of Polluting the Anacostia River
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the United States for its deliberate and ongoing pollution of the Anacostia River, the District of Columbia’s most vital natural resource.
Attorney General Schwalb Leads 18-AG Coalition Defending Firearms Restrictions in Sensitive Places
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, led a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the state of Maryland in Kipke v. Moore and Novotny v. Moore, two consolidated challenges to Maryland’s…
Attorney General Schwalb Leads 20-AG Coalition Urging US Supreme Court to Protect Minority Voters’ Rights, Uphold States’ Authority to Redraw Congressional Maps Compliant with Voting Rights Act
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today urged the US Supreme Court to reaffirm that states, in exercising their primary responsibility for legislative redistricting, should be given the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to likely violations of the Voting Rights Act (VRA…