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Cocaine traffic bust in Texas leads to arrests and charges
Three individuals face charges following a significant cocaine seizure intended for the Houston area and northern states, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicolas J. Ganjei.
HHS Faces Legal Challenge Over $12 Billion Grant Termination
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
St. Louis man pleads guilty to drug and machine gun charges after police chase
A 22-year-old St. Louis resident, Mario Mitchell, admitted to charges of drug possession and having a fully automatic weapon following a police pursuit, according to a U.S. District Court hearing in St. Louis.
Paxton backs Trump’s southern border strategy amid legal challenges
Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump's constitutional authority to address what he terms an invasion at the southern border for national security reasons.
Justice Department increases FBI assets to resolve violent Indian Country crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an increase in FBI resources across the United States over a six-month period, targeting unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.
Raoul challenges termination of $12 billion in public health grants
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, representing a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Attorney General issues guidance for lawyers after Los Angeles wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released information addressing the ethical obligations of attorneys following the recent Los Angeles fires.
West Virginia prosecutors and task force honored for dismantling drug trafficking opera
Members of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia, alongside the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, have been recognized for their work on a significant drug trafficking investigation.
Allegheny County man charged in 15-year-old's overdose death
An Allegheny County man, Shakeirs Foster, 27, has been charged following the fentanyl-related death of a 15-year-old girl from Oakdale.
Chief deputy Supreme Court clerk position open in Bismarck
The Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking applications for the role of Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk.
Coalition of states sues Trump administration over health funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 states together with the District of Columbia have initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration.
Macon resident receives 97-month sentence for 2022 bank robberies
A Macon resident, Felix Cordes, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of bank robberies, according to a statement released by Acting U.S. Attorney C. Shanelle...
Iranian nationals charged with conspiracy to support IRGC through U.S. technology procurement
In Brooklyn, federal court officials announced charges against Iranian nationals Hossein Akbari and Reza Amidi, along with the Iran-based Rah Roshd Company, for allegedly conspiring to procure U.S. parts for Iranian drones and providing support to...
Former Illinois police chief admits to corruption charges
A former police chief from Wayne City has admitted to corruption charges in a federal court.
AG Wilson reminds residents to contact 811 before digging in South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson is emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before commencing any digging projects, as April marks National Safe Digging Month.
Michigan man pleads guilty to drug charges in West Virginia and Montana
Jardan Donaldson, a resident of Mount Clemens, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to federal drug crimes in both West Virginia and Montana.
Attorney General James advises New Yorkers on tax scams and free file service use
New York Attorney General Letitia James has alerted residents to avoid tax preparation scams ahead of Tax Day on April 15.
California legislators introduce bill to curb unfair rental fees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Matt Haney, and a coalition of organizations have introduced Assembly Bill 1248 to address the issue of unfair rental fees affecting tenants.
Justice Department to enhance response to unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country
The Justice Department has announced an initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, which includes crimes related to missing and murdered indigenous individuals.
Coalition wins injunction against Trump Administration over federal firings
Attorney General Keith Ellison has achieved a significant legal victory with a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration over the firing of federal probationary employees.