Attorney General Raúl Labrador
Recent News About Attorney General Raúl Labrador
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Trump halts Lava Ridge Wind Project; AG Labrador supports action
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has expressed his support for President Donald J. Trump's executive order, which temporarily halts the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho. -
Bonneville County man charged with multiple counts related to child sexual exploitation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of Cristian Escalera Maldonado, a 31-year-old man from Bonneville County. -
Court halts Biden's plan extending healthcare subsidies to undocumented immigrants
A federal court in North Dakota has blocked a rule proposed by the Biden Administration that aimed to extend taxpayer-subsidized health plans to undocumented immigrants. -
Lava Ridge wind project advances despite widespread opposition in Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released its Record of Decision for the Lava Ridge wind power project, a move that has met with significant opposition from various Idaho community groups. -
Idaho Supreme Court reverses lower court ruling on university purchase case
The Idaho Supreme Court has overturned a lower court decision in the case concerning the University of Idaho's proposed acquisition of the University of Phoenix. -
Idaho Attorney General defends state abortion trafficking laws at Ninth Circuit
In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Idaho's abortion trafficking laws. -
Idaho defends abortion law in court amid expert testimony
The trial concerning Idaho's abortion law, Adkins v. State of Idaho, has concluded in the Idaho District Court. -
Three men arrested in Pocatello for alleged online child enticement
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of three men in Pocatello, Idaho, as part of an undercover operation targeting child enticement. -
Idaho attorney general announces arrests related to child exploitation material
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has reported the arrest of three men in Idaho for possession of child sexual exploitation material within a 24-hour period. -
Supreme Court denies Biden's emergency petition on immigration policy challenge
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied an emergency petition from the Biden Administration concerning a contentious immigration policy, Parole-in-Place. -
Attorneys General urge FCC to improve robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database. -
Attorney General Labrador joins states urging Supreme Court to protect student speech
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for students' First Amendment rights in the case of L.M. v. Town of Middleborough. -
Idaho defends pro-life legislation against federal challenge at 9th Circuit
Idaho is defending its pro-life law in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit against challenges from the Biden-Harris Administration. -
Caldwell attorney sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation crimes
Richard Hammond, a Caldwell attorney, received a ten-year prison sentence for child sexual exploitation crimes. -
Federal appeals court rules against Biden's contractor minimum wage
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a significant legal victory on Tuesday in the case of Nebraska v. Su. -
Coalition urges Supreme Court action on Virginia voter registration case
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has aligned with attorneys general from 26 states, filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to permit Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter roll. “It is gravely concerning that the Biden-Harris... -
Two North Idaho men arrested for alleged child exploitation offenses
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced the arrest of two men in North Idaho for crimes related to child exploitation. -
Coalition urges Columbia University to maintain stance against Israel divestment
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has aligned with a coalition of 25 attorneys general in expressing concerns about antisemitism at Columbia University. The coalition sent a letter urging the university to resist demands for divestment from Israel. -
Ada County man charged with child exploitation offenses
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of Brandon Taro, a 54-year-old resident of Ada County, for charges related to child sexual exploitation. The arrest occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, following a search warrant executed at Taro's residence. Taro faces four counts of possession and one count of distribution of child sexual exploitation material. -
States challenge EPA's electric-truck mandate in court
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with a coalition of 23 states, has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The group seeks to prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from enforcing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers, as part of the case Nebraska v. EPA.