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Mexican national faces charges after extradition for drugs and money laundering
A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, has indicted Rafael Contreras, 38, from Mexico, on charges of distributing cocaine and heroin and money laundering.
Attorneys general oppose Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, along with attorneys general from 20 states, is opposing an executive order issued by the Trump administration that bans transgender Americans from serving in the military.
Nessel joins legal fight against Trump’s military ban on transgender people
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 20 state attorneys general to support a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from military service.
Federal charges target two dozen Trinitarios gang members for racketeering conspiracy
Federal charges have been announced against 22 members and associates of the Trinitarios gang, a transnational criminal organization.
Illinois attorney general advises against Valentine's Day romance scams
Chicago – On Valentine’s Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged residents of Illinois to exercise caution when engaging in online dating to avoid falling prey to romance scams. “You may be hoping to meet a special someone online or through a...
Boston man receives over ten-year sentence for bank robbery and escape
A Boston man, Kim Daley, 55, was sentenced to over ten years in prison for bank robbery and escape charges.
Malden residents charged with cocaine distribution after undercover operation
Two men from Malden have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine.
Anchorage man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution
An Anchorage man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and violating conditions of his previous release.
Fresno man indicted for assaulting minor at veterans affairs facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Daryl Vinson, a 65-year-old resident of Fresno, on charges of assault and abusive sexual contact involving a minor.
America First Legal opens summer clerkship applications for law students
America First Legal (AFL) has opened applications for its Summer 2025 Law Clerk Program.
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary restraining order against an executive order from President Trump that aimed to end federal funding for medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.
Coalition sues over alleged unauthorized data access by Elon Musk
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 11 other attorneys general, has issued a joint statement regarding their lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
Attorneys General respond critically to Vice President Vance's comments on judicial review
Vice President J.D. Vance's recent comments on judicial review have sparked a strong response from 17 state attorneys general.
Attorneys General respond critically to Vice President Vance's remarks on judicial review
Attorney General Mayes, along with 16 other state attorneys general, issued a joint statement in response to comments made by Vice President Vance on February 9, 2025.
Virginia men sentenced for major fentanyl distribution operation
Three Virginia men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in distributing large quantities of fentanyl.
Florida attorney general secures prison sentence for Romanian crime ring member
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has secured a five-year prison sentence for Vasile Bricage, a member of a Romanian crime ring.
Attorney General warns Californians about romance scams on Valentine's Day
On Valentine's Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert cautioning Californians about the prevalence of romance scams.
Man sentenced for sexual assault aboard metro train
Anthony Garner, a 37-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman on a Metro train.
State attorneys general respond to VP Vance's judicial review comments
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has issued a joint statement, co-signed by 17 state attorneys general, in response to Vice President Vance's recent comments on judicial review.
Sacramento man sentenced for drug trafficking and weapons charges
Alberto Gonzalez Salgado, a 45-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses.