Equal Rights Center Wins Key Ruling in Fight Against Meta’s Alleged Discriminatory Ad Delivery Practices
“Today’s ruling is an important step forward in the fight against discriminatory practices in algorithmic advertising.”
Equal Rights Center Sues NoMa Apartment Building Alleging Discrimination and False Advertising
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 [...]
ERC Alleges Discriminatory Housing Practices by D.C. Housing Provider, Files Legal Action to Ensure Equal Access
ERC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that The MO comes into compliance with District requirements for equitable tenant screening policies.
New Lawsuit Challenges Big Tech Firm Meta for Discrimination in Advertising Higher Education Opportunities
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.
Equal Rights Center Files Accessible Design and Construction Complaints Against Properties in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
"It’s obscene that developers continue to shirk their responsibility to provide accessible housing, and I’m hopeful these actions will bring them into compliance."
Civil Rights Group Resolves Litigation Alleging Voucher Discrimination Through Collaboration Agreement with District Housing Provider
The agreement was designed to ensure Related Companies’ tenant screening policies and practices in D.C. align with local prohibitions on discrimination against voucher holders.
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Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Northeast D.C. Apartment Building
Per the settlement, respondents will establish a remedial fund to pay the costs of certain alterations that may be requested by current and future tenants.
Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.
"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."
D.C. Civil Rights Group Settles Tenant Screening Discrimination Case Against Rental Property Management Company
“Housing vouchers help level the economic playing field, particularly for communities of color, and we are pleased that AIR Property Management is taking measures to further that goal.”
Equal Rights Center Sues District Housing Provider for Unlawful, Overly Broad Tenant Screening Criteria
"By taking this action today, we hope to ensure that renters with vouchers, prior evictions, and criminal records can get the fair shot at housing they deserve."
