Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Recent News About Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Supreme Court allows further discovery in Attorney General Bailey's First Amendment case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the United States Supreme Court has permitted his office to obtain additional discovery in his First Amendment case against the Biden administration. The case, Murthy v. Missouri, alleges that federal officials coerced social media companies into infringing on Americans' free speech rights. -
Court blocks Biden administration’s latest student loan cancellation plan
On June 24, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan. The lawsuit targeted the federal government's "SAVE" Plan, which was projected to cost Americans $475 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful. The court's order prevents the plan from taking effect on July 1. -
Attorney General Bailey announces 150-year sentence for Warren County sex offender
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office assisted the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney in securing a 150-year prison sentence for Michael Moll due to his repeated failure to register as a sex offender. -
Missouri AG files suit against IBM for alleged human rights violations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), alleging violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. According to the lawsuit, IBM subjects job applicants to racial and gender quotas and bases employees' pay and employment status on their participation in these practices. -
Contractor charged with fraud in Franklin County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that a grand jury in Franklin County has returned charges against Daniel E. Harrison, 40, for allegedly defrauding consumers through his business, Extreme Lawn and Landscape. Harrison faces three counts of Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and three counts of Deceptive Business Practices. -
Attorney General Bailey opposes gag order on President Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a brief with 23 other states urging the Court to deny Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s request for a gag order on President Trump. According to Bailey, the gag order would violate the First Amendment by restricting Trump's ability to speak freely during the election season and preventing Americans from hearing open debate from presidential candidates. It would also prevent Trump from criticizing the raid on his home at Mar-a-Lago. -
Court allows Missouri AG's case against Planned Parenthood to proceed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement following the Court's decision to deny Planned Parenthood’s motion to dismiss his lawsuit, which accuses the organization of trafficking minors out of state for abortions without parental consent. -
Missouri AG urges better warnings about Coldwater Creek contamination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, urging them to implement more stringent precautions around Coldwater Creek in Florissant, Mo., which has been contaminated with nuclear waste and hazardous toxins for decades. -
Missouri AG testifies on alleged political prosecution of Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey testified before the House Judiciary Committee on June 13 to address what he described as the legally questionable political prosecution of President Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This testimony occurred two weeks after Bragg secured a conviction against Trump. -
Missouri court dismisses final challenge against state pro-life laws
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant court victory today in defense of the state's pro-life laws. The City of St. Louis’ Circuit Court granted his motion to dismiss a challenge brought by abortion activists seeking to dismantle Missouri's pro-life legislation. -
Missouri AG settles Sunshine Law lawsuit with City of Belle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has settled a case against the City of Belle for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law. The violations involved public meetings and included failures to provide adequate notices and tentative agendas, discussing items not on meeting agendas, inadequately keeping meeting minutes, and improperly discussing business in at least one closed session that should have been open to the public. -
Attorney General Bailey files motion against Grain Belt Express project
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a transmission line project that would span the northern portion of the state. The project is alleged to unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners. -
Missouri leads 19-state lawsuit against five states over energy policies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside 18 other states, has filed a lawsuit against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court. The suit aims to halt policies from these states that allegedly threaten Missouri's energy sector. -
Missouri AG demands documents after alleged retaliation against NFL player's faith remarks
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to provide all documents, records, and communications linked to his office's X (formerly Twitter) post. This demand comes in response to the post which was seen as retaliatory against Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker for comments he made during a commencement speech at Benedictine College where he openly discussed his Catholic faith. -
Missouri AG investigates alleged illegal immigrant employment at 5G Masonry LLC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to 5G Masonry LLC, demanding verification of the lawful status of their employees. This move comes in response to a complaint received by General Bailey's office, alleging that the company employs illegal immigrants, which would be a violation of state law. The company has been given fifteen days to produce the requested documents.