Share Your Perspective: Testify to D.C. Council about Local Fair Housing Issues
We encourage D.C. residents to share their experiences regarding fair housing issues at upcoming performance oversight hearings.
D.C. Civil Rights Powerhouse Sues Northwest D.C. Apartment Complexes for Tenant Screening Discrimination
Investigations revealed that Logan Circle & McLean Gardens neighborhood apartments discriminated against voucher holders, 95% of whom are Black residents.
Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Related Companies et. al, Alleging Refusal to Accept Housing Choice Vouchers at D.C. Apartments
"Though DC’s source of income protection has now been in place for decades, landlords continue to discriminate against voucher holders..."
Equal Rights Center Announces Settlement Agreements to Resolve Two Housing Discrimination Cases
The settlements mark a significant step forward in the fight against housing discrimination, ensuring all residents have equal access to housing opportunities...
Equal Rights Center Re-Launches Fair Housing Training Course in New, Interactive Format
Today, the ERC re-launched its General Fair Housing training course. The revamped online course offers an engaging and informative look at best practices for complying with fair housing laws.
Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Kettler Management Over Rampant Source of Income Discrimination at Multiple D.C. Properties
"The ERC's investigation has revealed outrageous barriers for voucher holders trying to rent homes at Kettler managed properties."
COURT DENIES DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO DISMISS: Equal Rights Center Has Standing to Sue Under the D.C. Consumer Protections Procedures Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act
"The ERC firmly believes that the burden of uncovering and eliminating discrimination should not be placed on victims of discrimination alone..."
Equal Rights Center Archive
This timeline charts the ERC's rich history. The project extends the archive we began in 2023 to honor the late Rev. Jim Macdonell and Jim Gibson, two ERC founders.
“Appreciating the platforms upon which I stand” – Reflections from the ERC’s Inaugural Macdonell/Gibson Intern
As Mary completes her twelfth and final week with the ERC, she reflects on her experience this summer.
Equal Rights Center Joins Other Leading Civil Rights Organizations in Civil Rights Testing Related Amicus Effort
Yesterday, the ERC joined the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and seven other civil rights organizations to file an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Acheson Hotels, LLC vs Laufer.
