Civil Rights

One thing the hottest neighborhoods in D.C.—and in cities across America—have in common is a lack of green spaces.

The complaint alleges that the owners of AVA NoMA violated DC’s consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws by discouraging voucher holders from applying and preventing them from being [...]

This resource is designed for voucher holders seeking information about affordability notices, payment standards, and the rent reasonableness process.

DCHA’s rent reasonableness assessments have caused confusion for voucher holders and, in many cases, unjustifiably restricted their housing options.

We hosted or participated in 20 fair housing events, reaching over 500 residents, stakeholders, and housing professionals.

ERC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that The MO comes into compliance with District requirements for equitable tenant screening policies.

We’re excited to announce our biggest slate of events ever, featuring Know Your Rights webinars, in-person resource fairs, and more.

ERC submitted a comment on the Baltimore Metropolitan Council's Analysis of Impediments draft, commending the coalition for collaborating across jurisdictions and for committing to use fair [...]

We hope our civil rights expertise can help the D.C. Council to better understand and address the urgent fair housing issues facing the city.

This lawsuit marks a significant step in holding Big Tech companies like Meta accountable for their role in maintaining and exacerbating racial and economic inequities.