The AUWCL Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program proudly welcomes @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social for “An Afternoon with an Advocate,” a conversation on law, equity, public service, and community impact. Lunch provided. RSVP: tinyurl.com/Schwalb-Event

By law, property owners in DC must take basic steps to keep their buildings safe. While we always try to work collaboratively with owners out of court, we won’t hesitate to take legal action when they refuse to address persistent criminal conduct at their buildings.

He raised alarms about an apartment building. A lawsuit may bring changes.

The attorney general’s office said the conditions at 1828 Q Street SE violate the Nuisance Act and alleged that its owners failed to secure the building to stop crime.

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⚠️ Heads up for student loan borrowers! ⚠️ Borrowers who enroll in autopay payments by September 30 will receive a 1% interest rate reduction — up from the current 0.25% reduction. The 1% rate reduction will last until June 2028 and is available for loans made after July 1, 2012.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes today, DC! I’m so thankful for another year fighting for the city I love.

JUST IN: The Court has issued a Temporary Restraining Order requiring urgent repairs at Delta Pearl. It orders defendants to: — Fix the AC system — Repair both elevators — Clear trash and debris — Remove the graffiti — Address rodent and pest infestations — Repair broken locks and enhance security

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HOUSING ENFORCEMENT: We are suing a Ward 5 landlord for extreme housing neglect. Tenants at this 10-story building have been without air conditioning and working elevators since early July and face shocking, dangerous housing conditions. We are fighting for accountability and emergency repairs.

For the 10th year, we are celebrating exceptional young people in DC with our Right Direction Awards! 🥇 Do you know a young person in the District (ages 14-24) who is making a positive impact in our communities? Please nominate them at oag.dc.gov/RDA by Friday, October 9!

NEW: We are suing the owners of a Fairlawn building under the Nuisance Act. The Ward 8 property has become a hotbed for drug distribution and other criminal activity after the owners repeatedly failed to take basic security measures. The conditions endanger tenants, neighbors, and nearby schools.

Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and there's plenty happening at the library. Celebrate the stories, culture, creativity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities with events happening throughout the month. https://bit.ly/3Lj1e6Q

"Rooted, ready, and rising!" ⬆️ It was inspiring to join leaders from across the nation at the CBC Foundation’s #ALC55 to discuss our collective efforts to ensure that every ballot is counted this November. We are fighting to uphold free and fair elections as the bedrock of our democracy.

Two D.C. landlords have agreed to pay $9.3M to resolve claims that they “illegally conspired” to inflate rents across the thousands of apartments they own across the city https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-landlords-rent-inflation-lawsuit

Two D.C. Landlords Settle Rent Inflation Lawsuit for $9.3 Million

JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments were accused of conspiring to keep rents "artificially high."

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CONSUMER WIN: We recovered $380,000 from a subprime auto lender that took advantage of DC car buyers. Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) will pay $250,000 in cash restitution and over $130,000 in penalties for its conduct. We are also requiring major changes to protect consumers moving forward.

Two D.C. landlords will pay a total of $9.3 million to settle an antirust lawsuit filed by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb in 2023. The suit alleges the companies used RealPage to conspire to keep rents artificially high.

Two Landlords Will Pay $9.3 Million in RealPage Price-Fixing Scheme

JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments have agreed to a settlement in the lawsuit alleging companies conspired to keep rents artificially high.

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We are resharing this alert because third-party energy companies continue to target DC residents with aggressive sales practices. Remember: 1️⃣ You are not required to show anyone your energy bill. 2️⃣ Companies claim they will save you money but then often end up charging higher rates in the long run.

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⚠️ DC CONSUMER ALERT ⚠️ Multiple companies are using deceptive tactics to trick or pressure DC residents into changing energy providers — then charging higher rates. We are alerting residents about this third-party energy company scam and how they can avoid becoming a victim.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of former DC Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan. Irv was a principled defender of the District, resolved several federal consent decrees, recovered millions in unpaid business taxes, and founded the Ruff Fellowship Program. We are forever grateful for his service.

Two D.C. landlords have agreed to pay $9.3 million to resolve claims that they “illegally conspired” to inflate rents across the thousands of apartments they own across the city, per @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. Story in @washsunmetro.bsky.social: www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-lan...

Two D.C. Landlords Settle Rent Inflation Lawsuit for $9.3 Million

JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments were accused of conspiring to keep rents "artificially high."

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NEW: We secured settlements with two more DC landlords that were involved in RealPage's rent-fixing scheme. JBG Smith will pay $8.1 million and MAA will pay $1.2 million to impacted residents and the District. Both companies will also be banned from using anticompetitive software to inflate rents.

25 years later. DC will never forget the profound sacrifice and the unwavering courage of our communities on September 11, 2001.

Particularly poignant for us—the fact that these kids, who were 11 at the time, would today be the age of our youngest councilmembers For those unfamiliar with the DCPS students & teachers we lost when Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, here's the story www.edweek.org/leadership/d...

Happy Labor Day, DC!

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb@dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social · 4w ago

JUST RELEASED: Our 2026 Labor Day Report lays out our work upholding worker rights over the past year. ⚖️ 32 settlements 💰 $7.8 million secured ✅ 3,486 workers supported DC is a city that believes in protecting workers and leveling the playing field for businesses. Dive in: oag.dc.gov/LaborDay2026

JUST RELEASED: Our 2026 Labor Day Report lays out our work upholding worker rights over the past year. ⚖️ 32 settlements 💰 $7.8 million secured ✅ 3,486 workers supported DC is a city that believes in protecting workers and leveling the playing field for businesses. Dive in: oag.dc.gov/LaborDay2026

For years, dozens of young people with experience in DC’s foster care system fought to create a new permanency option for older youth. Now, their vision is a reality. SOUL is officially law! Get to know some of these young advocates & learn more in this powerful segment: abcnews.com/video/134832...

Video Foster youth help create bill allowing them to choose their own families

ABC News' Alex Presha talks to current and former foster youth about a new bill that would allow those in the system to choose their own families without losing legal contact with their birth parents.

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16% of youth age out of DC’s foster system without being adopted, legal guardianship, or family reunification — leaving them vulnerable to serious risks. Former foster youth in DC set out to change that. Their vision just became law through the SOUL Act, a bill passed and funded by the DC Council.

D.C. foster system veterans wrote a bill to let teens make their own families

The Soul Act, a bill that goes before the D.C. Council on Tuesday, would allow older teens to create a legally binding network of support.

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Schwalb calls the conditions at Binitie’s building “shocking,” while @cmzparker5.bsky.social, who visited the building this summer, says “there is simply no excuse for the disturbing and rapid decline of this property.” Schwalb is seeking an order to get repairs made, and restitution for residents.

HOUSING ENFORCEMENT: We are suing a Ward 5 landlord for extreme housing neglect. Tenants at this 10-story building have been without air conditioning and working elevators since early July and face shocking, dangerous housing conditions. We are fighting for accountability and emergency repairs.

WORKER WIN: Online grocery store Weee! will pay $95,000 for illegally misclassifying its delivery drivers. All Weee! drivers in DC will be reclassified as employees with a right to paid sick leave and other worker protections. DC labor laws apply to all industries. The gig economy is no exception.

“In Largest Big Tech Settlement Ever, DC Will Receive Between $90.3 and $129.3 Million & Meta Will Make Sweeping Child Safety Reforms to Instagram and Facebook” - See the full OAG release: www.popville.com/2026/08/wash...

“In Largest Big Tech Settlement Ever, DC Will Receive Between $90.3 and $129.3 Million & Meta Will Make Sweeping Child Safety Reforms to Instagram and Facebook” - PoPville

photo by Mr.TinMD From The Office of the Attorney General (OAG): "Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest...

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NEW: We are suing a nonprofit founder who diverted more than $125,000 in DC grants for personal use. The defendant and her two nonprofits took District funds meant to help people struggling with addiction, misused those funds, and lied about where the money went. Then, they failed to repay it.

Big news from @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social office. This is the largest tech settlement ever and represents our DC values: we will always fight to safeguard District youth.

Meta was the first company to come to the table and agree to necessary reforms that protect kids online. It will not be the last.

Our settlement requires Meta to adopt sweeping child safety protections on Facebook and Instagram. We are setting a new standard for how social media platforms keep kids safe online.