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 Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against Kettler Management Over Rampant Source of Income Discrimination at Multiple D.C. Properties
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted September 12, 2023

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."

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 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
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted September 8, 2023

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..."

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 Equal Rights Center Archive
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted September 6, 2023

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.

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 “Appreciating the platforms upon which I stand” – Reflections from the ERC’s Inaugural Macdonell/Gibson Intern
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted August 30, 2023

“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.

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 Equal Rights Center Joins Other Leading Civil Rights Organizations in Civil Rights Testing Related Amicus Effort
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted August 10, 2023

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.

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 Equal Rights Center & WC Smith Reach Agreement to Address Fair Housing Concerns Related to Criminal Records Screening in Washington, DC
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted August 2, 2023

Equal Rights Center & WC Smith Reach Agreement to Address Fair Housing Concerns Related to Criminal Records Screening in Washington, DC

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and WC Smith announced they have entered into a cooperation agreement in which WC Smith will proactively address fair housing concerns raised by the ERC [...]

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 “The ADA gave us a remarkable opportunity” – Reflections on the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 33rd Anniversary
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By Equal Rights Center
In Accessibility, Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted July 26, 2023

“The ADA gave us a remarkable opportunity” – Reflections on the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 33rd Anniversary

As we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the ADA becoming law, Rod Boggs and Rabbi Bruce Kahn reflected on the ERC's historic and ongoing work to increase access for people with disabilities.

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 “I’m honored to carry on the legacies of Rev. James Macdonell and James O. Gibson” – Mary Kett joins the ERC this summer!
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted July 12, 2023

“I’m honored to carry on the legacies of Rev. James Macdonell and James O. Gibson” – Mary Kett joins the ERC this summer!

In June, we welcomed Mary as the ERC’s inaugural Macdonell/Gibson Summer Intern. She'll be assisting the ERC with communications, research about civil rights testing projects, and archiving the [...]

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 Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against District Housing Provider Who Only Accepts “students and young professionals between the ages of 18-35”
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Press Release, Uncategorized
Posted April 11, 2023

Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against District Housing Provider Who Only Accepts “students and young professionals between the ages of 18-35”

The complaint alleges that the ERC investigation revealed Harrington Housing has a policy or practice of refusing to people who are over 35 years old, people with children, and people with [...]

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 The Regional Fair Housing Plan Is Here! Submit a Comment.
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By Equal Rights Center
In Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Uncategorized
Posted February 2, 2023

The Regional Fair Housing Plan Is Here! Submit a Comment.

Submit a comment to help local governments optimize their efforts to promote affordable, fair, and integrated housing.

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