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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. -
Attorney General Brown Urges Court to Reinstate Funding to Fair Housing Organizations
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, supporting fair housing organizations in their appeal of a ruling that lifted a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from cancelling these organizations’ grant funding. -
Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps, the National Volunteer Public Service Agency
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general—joined by the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania—in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps by abruptly reducing the agency’s workforce by nearly 90%, cancelling its contracts, and closing $400 million worth of AmeriCorps-supported programs. -
Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal OfficerInvolved Shooting in Baltimore County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Arbutus, Baltimore County, Maryland. -
Three Baltimore Men Sentenced for Prolific String of Armed Robberies of Citizens and Commercial Business in the Baltimore Region
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing of Corey Sabb, 20, of Baltimore, Dewayne Sanders, 20, of Baltimore, and Allen Hill, 19, of Rosedale, for their roles in a prolific and violent string of armed robberies across Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County from November 2023 through January 2024. -
Attorney General Brown Joins Brief to Defend Social Security from Erratic and Unlawful Mismanagement
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 states filing an amicus brief supporting a preliminary injunction to block erratic and unlawful mass layoffs, closing of offices, and dismantling of the Social Security Administration (SSA) by acting administrator Leland Dudek and the Department of Government Efficiency that jeopardize continued payments for millions of Americans. -
Baltimore County Man Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Maryland Department of Labor Official
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Mark Anthony Sykes, 51, of Randallstown, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to one count of bribery of a public employee before the Honorable Robert E. Cahill of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. -
Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Access to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Education Funds for States
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to restore states’ access to critical Department of Education (ED) programs that provide essential funding to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students. -
In SCOTUS Brief, Attorney General Brown Defends use of LGBTQ-Inclusive Books in Public Schools
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to defend the discretion of public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, to incorporate LGBTQ-inclusive books into their curricula for all students. -
Attorney General Brown Announces the Indictment of a Police Officer for Vehicular Manslaughter and Misconduct Related to a Fatal Crash Investigation in Howard County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the filing of criminal charges in the Circuit Court for Howard County against an officer of the Anne Arundel County Police Department for offenses related to a police-involved fatality on August 10, 2024, in Howard County, Maryland. -
Government-Owned Surveillance Camera Footage from the Baltimore City Courthouse Special Police Officer-Involved Shooting Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released government-owned surveillance camera footage from the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore City Eastside courthouse shooting that occurred Friday, January 31, 2025, in Baltimore City, Maryland. -
Body-Worn Camera Footage from the City of Hyattsville Police Department Released in Fatal Police-Involved Pedestrian Collision
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the video footage from the fatal police-involved pedestrian collision involving the City of Hyattsville Police Department that occurred on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Chillum, Prince George’s County, Maryland. -
Attorney General Brown Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Maryland joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. -
Alert Issued to Consumers on March Madness Wagering: Protecting Marylanders from Scams and Illegal Betting
With March Madness now in full swing, the Maryland Attorney General's Office is taking steps to protect consumers during this popular betting season. -
Former Pikesville Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Charged in Third Financial Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Baltimore County has handed down a third indictment charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, with theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. -
Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Dismantling of Department of Education and to Protect Students
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). -
Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) Releases Comprehensive Report and Issues Recommendations to Address Mass Incarceration of Black Marylanders and Other Marginalized Groups
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) releases its first report detailing the historical roots and current drivers of mass incarceration and racial disparities within the criminal legal system. -
Judge Holds Trump Termination of NLRB Member Unlawful and Void
A federal court declared that Gwynne Wilcox remains a full member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), finding she was unlawfully dismissed by President Donald Trump. -
Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in National TPS Alliance v. Noem in support of a challenge to the early termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. -
New Report on Workplace Fraud in Maryland Finds Thousands of Misclassified Workers in Maryland
Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (JETF) has released a new annual report, revealing the magnitude of worker misclassification in Maryland.