Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with a coalition of 15 other state attorneys general, secured a nationwide stay and preliminary injunction against the Biden Administration’s new regulations interpreting Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex or gender.
On Monday, July 1, U.S. Federal Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Louisiana's lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries. The ruling lifts the LNG export ban effective immediately.
Last Thursday marked the first day of summer, which means temperatures are rising and Louisianans are spending more time outdoors. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure that families stay safe near the water. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana has the highest drowning rates for children in the United States, with a 60% increase from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, drowning is the third leading cause of death among children ages one to fourteen in Louisiana.
Following the appointment of Chris Hebert as the new Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board by the Governor, Attorney General Liz Murrill has appointed Dawn Himel as his successor.
President Biden’s LNG ban has now impacted Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukraine had secured a significant LNG deal with Virginia-based Venture Global, which operates several facilities in Louisiana.
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season has commenced, prompting Attorney General Liz Murrill to advise Louisianans on how to remain vigilant and informed once a storm develops.
Thursday, June 20 marked the first day of summer, which means temperatures are rising. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill aims to ensure that children do not fall victim to hot car deaths.
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office has arrested a Covington woman for allegedly embezzling more than $60,000. Heather Long, 35, of Bryce Drive in Covington, was taken into custody in Madisonville on Tuesday for violating L.R.S. 14:67 B1 – Theft over $25,000.
A federal judge has sided with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, issuing a preliminary injunction against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. In May, the Attorneys General filed a complaint against the EEOC's attempt to impose what they described as a national abortion regime.
A federal judge has sided with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the State of Louisiana, issuing a preliminary injunction against President Joe Biden’s Department of Education's new Title IX rules.
Louisiana, alongside a coalition of other states, has successfully blocked President Joe Biden’s ban on private firearm sales. In April, the Justice Department expanded rules requiring background checks and licenses for private gun sales. The ATF’s new final rule could potentially shut down gun shows and prohibit any private gun transactions between citizens.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed its previous decision that struck down the state's 'lookback window' law. This law, which was passed unanimously through the legislature and signed by the governor in 2021, allows victims of sexual abuse to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Attorney General Liz Murrill has endorsed the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024, joining a bipartisan coalition of 44 state and territory attorneys general. The endorsement was communicated through a letter sent by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and U.S. House leadership. The Act is sponsored by Rep. Langworthy and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 16 members.
As the 2024 hurricane season nears, Attorney General Liz Murrill emphasizes the importance of preparation and vigilance. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an above-normal season with expectations of seventeen to twenty-five named storms, eight to thirteen of which may develop into hurricanes.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined 22 other state attorneys general in opposing the Biden Administration's new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens. The rule is expected to increase costs for kitchen appliances across the country.
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has taken a Raceland resident into custody on charges related to juvenile pornography. Gabe Carl Leblanc, 43, was arrested on May 31, 2024, at his home on Cypress Street. He faces one count of violating LA R.S. 14:81.1 B(9), which pertains to the production of pornography involving juveniles under the age of thirteen.
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a Lafayette man on multiple charges related to sex crimes. The arrest took place on Tuesday, May 28.
