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Court dismisses Huntington Beach challenge against California housing laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have expressed their approval following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Attorney General expands gang prosecution efforts with new hires in Columbus
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced new additions to the Gang Prosecution Unit in Columbus.
Drummond supports Supreme Court ruling on Virginia's voter roll purge
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to permit Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter roll.
California secures $4.2 billion for tackling opioid crisis
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued guidance to local governments on how to effectively use opioid settlement funds to combat the ongoing opioid and fentanyl crisis.
Josh Jackson convicted on three felony counts; sentenced to probation
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of Josh Jackson, a former municipal employee from Horseshoe Bend, on three felony charges.
Two plead guilty to laundering millions linked to major drug cartels
A Georgia resident has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars from drug proceeds for foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel.
Paxton sues El Paso doctor over alleged illegal gender transition treatments
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against a doctor in El Paso for allegedly providing "gender transition" treatments to minors, some as young as twelve.
Authorities seek help after multiple jewelry store robberies across three states
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking public assistance in identifying four masked suspects involved in a series of armed robberies at jewelry stores across Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri.
Anderson man arrested on charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Lee Hagood, a 45-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina.
Mexican shipping company fined $1.75M for concealing illegal ocean discharges
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a shipping management company based in Mexico, has been fined $1.75 million after pleading guilty to providing false records to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Florida warns residents about "Evil Twin" cyber scam threats
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about the "Evil Twin" cyber scams.
Attorney General warns against fraudulent Taylor Swift concert tickets
With Taylor Swift set to perform in Indianapolis this weekend, Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to fans about potential ticket scams.
Nebraska Supreme Court holds high school session led by new Chief Justice
Newly appointed Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke will preside over his inaugural high school court session with the Nebraska Supreme Court at Wahoo High School on November 6, 2024.
North Dakota lawyers urged to update contact details with law examiners
Lawyers in North Dakota are being reminded of their obligation to keep their contact information current with the Board of Law Examiners.
FORCE team hosts White House advisor to discuss organized retail crime solutions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside law enforcement officials and representatives from major Michigan retailers, welcomed White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden to the FORCE Team headquarters.
Ontonagon man sentenced for embezzling funds from elderly woman
Richard Filbey, a 62-year-old resident of Ontonagon, has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while serving as her power of attorney.
Supreme Court allows Virginia's removal of non-citizen voters before election
Virginia is now authorized to remove non-citizens from its voter rolls following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which granted a stay on a lower court's injunction.
Coalition urges Congress for national law against emergency price hikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in advocating for a national ban on price gouging.
Michigan AG responds to Washtenaw County non-citizen voting allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has addressed the recent charges related to a non-citizen allegedly voting in the 2024 election.
U.S., UK convene meeting on state-sponsored high-harm threats
On October 10, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Kingdom Home Office held a multilateral meeting at the U.S. Embassy in London.