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Judicial candidates named for Nebraska's 11th District court judge position
James C. Bocott from North Platte, Shane M. Cochran from Kearney, and Terry L. VanEaton from Lexington have applied for the position of District Court Judge in Nebraska's 11th Judicial District.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Sues to Stop Illegal Indefinite Suspension of Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from illegally and indefinitely withholding billions in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.
AG Labrador Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Hawaii’s Unconstitutional Public Carry Ban
Attorney General Raúl Labrador of Idaho and Attorney General Austin Knudsen of Montana filed an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutional right to bear arms and strike down Hawaii’s sweeping restrictions on lawful public carry.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join in Opposition to LB677
Attorney General Mike Hilgers, with Nebraska law enforcement leaders, announced strong, unified opposition to AM1251 to LB677, a bill known as the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act.
Carr Announces New Regional Team to Fight Human Trafficking in Middle Georgia
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that former Houston County Assistant District Attorney Alicia Gassett, former Bibb County Sergeant Investigator Shunda Carswell, and former Byron Detective Sergeant Wil Patterson have joined the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit as part of its recent expansion to Macon.
Delaware joins 8 states seeking answers from federal consumer bureau over restitution delays
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and leaders from eight other states are today urging the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to issue long-delayed restitution to victims of a predatory tech sales program.
Attorney General Marshall Thanks Legislature as Speedy Trial Act Heads to Governor’s Desk
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated the Alabama Senate’s work to approve House Bill 307 which will now head to the Governor’s desk for final approval. The legislation was created to expedite trials for violent criminal cases, reduce court backlogs, and ensure swift justice for victims.
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop dismantling of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined 19 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and other Trump administration officials to stop the dismantling of HHS.
Attorney General Chief Deputy Leif Olson Nominated for U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa
President Donald Trump announced Chief Deputy Attorney General Leif Olson’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response.
Attorney General Brown Wins Court Order Protecting Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Universities, Workers, and Small Business
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown won a court order that stops the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that provide services and funding to public libraries and museums, small businesses, and workers nationwide.
Disclosure of the Name of the Police Officer Involved in the April 29, 2025 Shooting Incident in Keene, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the Keene police officer who discharged his firearm during a shooting incident on the afternoon of April 29, 2025 in Keene, New Hampshire that resulted in the shooting of Cullen Costa (age 25).
U.S. attorney honors fallen officers during National Police Week
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie Jr. has recognized the contributions of law enforcement during National Police Week, which is observed from May 11 to May 17, 2025.
AG Campbell files brief supporting detained Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed an amicus brief in the case of Petrova v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.
Richard Burke Baer's life celebrated at Broken Oar in Mandan
Richard Burke Baer, a long-time resident of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 80.
Ohio man receives five-year prison term for federal drug offense
Gary Neal Abbott, a 52-year-old resident of Chesapeake, Ohio, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Kanawha County man receives three-year sentence for federal gun crime
Jason Douglas MaComber, a 52-year-old resident of St. Albans, West Virginia, was sentenced to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon.
Johnstown woman receives over eight-year sentence for drug trafficking
A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for narcotics trafficking.
Coalition urges court to dismiss lawsuit against Trump's executive branch oversight
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the President's authority over the Executive Branch.
Francis Creek man indicted on charges related to crimes against minors
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced the unsealing of a federal indictment against Michael J. Kornely from Francis Creek, Wisconsin.
Attorney general secures over $13K in baby formula donations for Rochester
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the delivery of over $13,500 worth of baby formula to families in Rochester.