Civil Rights

Refusing to allow assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in housing is illegal under the Fair Housing Act.

Many people dream of owning a home and the financial advantages that can come from such an investment, but for too many Americans, discrimination in home sales and mortgage lending gets in the way. 

The complaint is based on a civil rights testing investigation which revealed Defendants’ unlawful refusal to accept vouchers as a source of income to pay the rent at Adams View apartments...

We've partnered with local agencies to offer a series of engaging and educational virtual events throughout the month. Join us to learn about historical barriers to fair housing and how we can [...]

The ERC calls on the DC Council and Mayor Bowser to restore OHR’s funding to FY2022 levels, and provide additional funding so that the agency can investigate discrimination complaints based on [...]

The hearing was held virtually before the Committee on Government Operations and Facilities on February 24,  2022, at 12 pm. Fair Housing Rights Program Manager Susie McClannahan testified on [...]

The ERC submitted testimony regarding the DC Housing Authority's performance to the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization on February 7, 2022.

Thanks to all who made waves with us last week at our virtual members meeting!

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Mr. Sylvester Fiers reached a settlement with Walter Reed National Military Hospital and U.S Navy Exchange Service Command to provide wheelchair [...]

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and eight local government partners have launched a survey to collect feedback from residents.