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Court orders Trump administration to release FEMA grants held up for months
A federal court in the District of Rhode Island has ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 22 attorneys general regarding the enforcement of FEMA grants.
State attorneys general sue Trump administration to protect vital federal agencies
Attorney General Neronha, alongside a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration.
Multistate lawsuit filed against Trump admin over voting restriction executive order
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced his participation in a multistate lawsuit against former President Donald J. Trump and various Trump Administration officials.
Honduran man faces charges of illegal reentry in New York
Wilmer Orlando Canelas-Najera, a 44-year-old Honduran citizen, faces charges of illegal reentry and preventing his departure from the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest, noting that the offenses could lead to a...
Washington man sentenced for unlawful firearm possession as a convicted felon
A Washington, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawful possession of firearms as a convicted felon.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy appointed to new role in Tennessee
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.
Federal judge issues TRO protecting Michigan's public health grant funds
Late yesterday, a significant ruling was issued by Judge Mary S. McElroy at the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Laredo man convicted for bank robbery and fraudulent firearm purchase
A federal judge has convicted a 42-year-old Laredo resident, Arturo Limon II, of bank robbery, as reported by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana found Limon guilty on all four charges following a one-day bench...
Human smuggling and illegal reentry cases surge, two MS-13 members charged
A series of border security-related cases have been initiated, involving charges of illegal entry and reentry into the United States, human smuggling, and other offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei in Houston.
Chief Justice appoints district family court judges on Oʻahu
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has announced the appointment of three individuals to the District Family Court of the First Circuit on the island of Oʻahu.
North Carolina man sentenced to 84 months for drug possession and firearm charge
A North Carolina man, John Calvin Moore, aged 58, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison following a traffic stop on December 22, 2023, that led to the discovery of a large quantity of illicit drugs. U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester...
Ellison and state AGs sue to prevent dismantling of agencies supporting libraries and small businesses
Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from 20 states, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Attorney General James leads lawsuit against Trump administration for NIH grant cancellations
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 15 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant cancellations.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 92 months for mail theft and witness tampering
An Oklahoma City man, Donald Eugene Cooks, 50, has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for mail theft and witness tampering, as announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Nurse pleads guilty to tampering with drug vials at Stamford clinic
Marc H. Silverman, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Kristen Carotenuto, a nurse from Pelham, New York, has admitted to tampering with vials of hydromorphone and fentanyl at a Stamford surgical clinic where she...
Ohio woman sentenced to 98 months for drug, firearm charges
An Ohio woman has been sentenced to 98 months in a federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during the operation.
Detroit man sentenced for trafficking heroin and cocaine
A Detroit man, Israel Crumpton, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for drug trafficking.
Kwame Raoul leads 21 AGs in lawsuit against Trump administration’s funding cuts
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by 20 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the proposed dismantling of key federal agencies.
Attorney General James condemns cuts to Title X reproductive health funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James has criticized the Trump administration's decision to cut Title X funding for health care providers offering reproductive health services.
New Orleans men plead guilty to drug and gun charges
On April 1, 2025, Henry Mitchell, 25, and Jaylan Washington, 29, former residents of New Orleans, pled guilty to drug and gun charges before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry.