Agencies cite cost savings and consolidation as federal real estate plans shift The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the James V.…
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Education Department Determines D.C. Schools Engaged in Disability Discrimination
An OCR investigation found breaches of law in the school system, and now seeks reform. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded that the District of…
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Labor Department Expands Employment Initiative for Workers with Disabilities
The program provides technical assistance to expand job opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the expansion of the National Expansion of…
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D.C. Appeals Court Rules Magazine Capacity Ban Unconstitutional
Court reverses conviction in case challenging district firearm law The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that a united law banning firearm magazines capable of holding more…
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Senate Passes Legislation Overturning D.C. Tax Decoupling
The measure, already passed by the House, goes to the president for a signature. The U.S. Senate approved a joint resolution already passed by the House of Representatives…
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DOJ Challenges District of Columbia Firearm Registration Regulations
The federal lawsuit alleges D.C. policies restricting firearm ownership are unconstitutional. The Justice Department (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia (D.C.) and its Metropolitan…
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Federal Judge Rules President Cannot Deploy National Guard to D.C.
President Trump’s administration has appealed the ruling. District of Columbia Federal Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C. She…
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Federal Jury Finds Capitol Police Discriminated Against Female Officer
Verdict finds former K-9 trainee was unfairly dismissed; case highlights ongoing workplace-equity challenges within the agency. A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has ruled that the Capitol Police…
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House Advances D.C. Youth Offender Bills
Congress proposes lowering the maximum and minimum ages of juvenile prosecution. The House of Representatives passed two bills this week to reduce the maximum and minimum age a…
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Secretary Duffy Announces Plan to Revitalize Union Station
The Transportation Department’s move is intended to reopen stores and restaurants in the D.C. hub. Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will “reclaim management”…
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