Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Judges- State Circuit/County
Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO 65101
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has secured a temporary restraining order against the Biden-Harris Administration’s new student loan scheme. The court order follows just two days after the suit was filed to challenge the unpublished rule.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a multistate lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s third student loan cancellation plan. This legal action follows closely on the heels of a United States Supreme Court decision that upheld his order blocking the administration's second attempt at student loan cancellation.
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On August 28, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the United States Supreme Court upheld a court order from the Eighth Circuit blocking the Biden-Harris Administration’s student loan cancellation plan. The decision was unanimous.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office, along with 16 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule. The rule would allow millions of illegal immigrants to bypass existing laws and obtain permanent residency. Last night, the Court ruled against the program, pausing its implementation while litigation continues.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today the initiation of an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company, over allegations of inadequate security measures to protect Missourians' personally identifiable information. The data potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, and other private records.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court has sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ requiring the trial court to hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that new evidence has emerged in the Marcellus Williams case, confirming his office's assertion regarding DNA found on a knife used in the trial. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had previously claimed that this DNA would exonerate Williams by matching an unknown individual.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the finalization of a settlement agreement with Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who had been temporarily removed from his position while litigation was pursued to remove him permanently for breaking Missouri law. According to the settlement, Childers resigned effective Monday, August 19, and has been stripped of his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. He will not be allowed to serve in Missouri law enforcement again.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended the convictions of Calvin Pittman at the Eastern District Court of Appeals. Pittman was convicted on one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. The appeals court upheld the circuit court’s judgment and denied Pittman's claims regarding the prosecutor’s closing argument.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that he has joined a 15-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration. The suit challenges a new rule that treats illegal aliens as legal citizens, thereby requiring states to fund their public benefits.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration's attempt to regulate pistol braces. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the rule "arbitrary and capricious" and remanded the case back to the district court for consideration of an injunction.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order blocking President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest student loan cancellation initiative. The lawsuit, filed by Bailey, challenges the federal government’s “SAVE” Plan, which he argues would cost Americans $500 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back Jackson County’s 2023 property assessments. This decision follows the discovery of information through Attorney General Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for unlawful taxation.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has requested records from officials in St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as major transportation companies, to investigate their involvement with the Biden-Harris Administration's transportation of illegal immigrants through Missouri. Additionally, Bailey has offered support to county clerks and prosecutors to ensure election integrity amidst concerns over illegal immigration.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated an investigation into Life Time Fitness in Ellisville, Missouri. The action follows complaints from constituents that the gym permits a biological male to use women and girls' private spaces. Bailey has notified the gym of potential criminal and civil liability for allegedly endangering women and girls, and his office is issuing subpoenas.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for allegedly failing to fulfill a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The request sought documents and communications related to the transportation of illegal immigrants into Missouri.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard, alleging they defrauded consumers through their business, Queen City Rod & Custom. The charges include eighteen felony counts for stealing, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and deceptive business practices in Greene County.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri has granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to Title IX, which would allow biological males in female spaces.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office filed two motions today in the ongoing Jackson County Tax Assessment case. The trial has yet to conclude due to legal maneuvers by opposing counsel.
