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District Links: DC joins lawsuit against HUD changes to fair housing enforcement; Kennedy Center board votes for 2-year closure to renovate; and more

By Chris Kain On Mar 17, 2026 Last updated Mar 17, 2026

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb signed onto a multistate lawsuit filed yesterday that seeks to block President Donald Trump’s administration from rolling back enforcement of fair housing protections against discrimination.

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