News & Updates
Celebrating Pride Month
Happy Pride Month, D.C.! This month, we honor all members of the LGBTQ+ community, both past and present
Newsletter: Protecting Peaceful Protests
Today, as the District reels from a night of chaos sparked by a tyrannical president, local government must offer a promise to all residents: we are with you, and we will protect you.
Statement by AG Racine on President Trump’s Unconscionable Order to Assault Peaceful Protestors Around Lafayette Square
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to direct federal law enforcement and military police to attack peaceful protestors demonstrating against police brutality outside of the White House last night.
AG Racine Leads State Coalition Opposing North Carolina's Unfair Voting Restrictions For Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a coalition of five Attorneys General in opposing a North Carolina law that attaches burdensome barriers to voting for former felons who have returned to their communities.
Apply for Child Support Online
When children receive financial support from both parents, they can thrive and have a bright future.
AG Racine Leads Multistate Coalition to Prevent Discrimination By Publicly-Funded Government Contractors
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today co-led a coalition of eight Attorneys General supporting the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) work to fight employment discrimination by federal contractors.
Viruses Don’t Discriminate
This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.”
Testimony on Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019
Statement of Toni Michelle Jackson, Deputy Attorney General, Public Interest Division, Office of the Attorney General
Newsletter: Housing Discrimination is Illegal
The District’s severe affordable housing crisis means many vulnerable residents must rely on housing assistance to afford a place to live.
Testimony on Rental Housing Source of Income Amendment Act of 2019
Statement of Michelle D. Thomas, Chief, Civil Rights Section, Office of the Attorney General