News & Updates
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.
Attorney General Racine Sues Neglectful Landlord for Endangering Tenants and Housing Code Violations
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Thomas K. Stephenson, the owner and operator of two rent-controlled apartment buildings in Northeast D.C., for persistently neglecting the properties and forcing tenants to live in conditions that threaten their health and safety…
AG Racine Joins 15-State Coalition Challenging Trump’s Family Separation Policy
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s policy of separating families crossing the nation’s southern border.
Attorney General Racine Announces Insurers Will Correct Errors In Flawed Mental Health Provider Directories
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced an agreement with three insurance companies – Aetna, CareFirst BlueChoice, and UnitedHealthcare – to ensure that consumers have access to accurate information about mental health providers.