Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Recent News About Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Illinois AG warns residents about ticket scams ahead of event season
As the spring and summer seasons approach, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued guidance for Illinois residents to help them avoid ticket scams as they purchase tickets for tours, festivals, and sporting events. -
Illinois man charged with alleged sexual assault and production of abuse material
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against Anthony Mallet, a resident of Goreville, Illinois. -
State AGs call for end to Trump's national energy emergency
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside nine other state attorneys general, has called on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to support Senate Joint Resolution 10. -
Bipartisan coalition urges Congress action on organized retail crime
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken a leading role in a bipartisan effort involving 38 states and territories, urging Congress to address the increasing issue of organized retail crime. -
Coalition urges Supreme Court to protect ACA's preventive healthcare provision
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has spearheaded a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Coalition supports CFPB against Trump administration's directive
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees against an order from the Trump administration and Elon Musk to halt their work. -
Attorneys general oppose Trump's NIH funding cuts in court
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, issued a joint statement before a court hearing in the case Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health. -
Evergreen Park fencing company owner sentenced for fraud involving uncompleted home repairs
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Eric Zabalza, the former owner and president of an Evergreen Park fencing company, has been sentenced to prison. -
Attorney General secures guilty plea in PPP loan fraud case
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a guilty plea in a case involving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. -
Raoul joins AGs defending Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against defunding efforts
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and dismantle it. -
Coalition urges FDA action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act against entities distributing counterfeit versions of weight loss and diabetes medications,... -
Illinois AG settles unpaid overtime case with cleaning firm
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a settlement with Quality Leaders, Inc., also known as Wilmette Maids, a residential cleaning company in Wilmette, Illinois. -
Coalition urges court to reconsider ruling on Pennsylvania concealed carry age limit
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken a leading role in a coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reconsider its decision that invalidated a Pennsylvania law. -
Attorneys general oppose Trump's ban on transgender military service
Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois, along with attorneys general from 20 states, is opposing an executive order issued by the Trump administration that bans transgender Americans from serving in the military. -
Illinois attorney general advises against Valentine's Day romance scams
Chicago – On Valentine’s Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged residents of Illinois to exercise caution when engaging in online dating to avoid falling prey to romance scams. “You may be hoping to meet a special someone online or through a... -
Attorneys General respond critically to Vice President Vance's comments on judicial review
Vice President J.D. Vance's recent comments on judicial review have sparked a strong response from 17 state attorneys general. -
Metro-East man sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a 25-year prison sentence for Charles B. Zamarron II, a Metro-East resident, following his guilty plea to charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. -
Coalition sues Trump administration for granting Elon Musk access to private data
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 10 attorneys general, has issued a joint statement regarding their legal action against the Trump administration. -
Illinois man sentenced to prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Charles Huelsmann, a 63-year-old resident of Germantown, Illinois, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. -
Attorney General Raoul promotes safer internet practices ahead of Safer Internet Day
In recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 11, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has urged families, educators, and professionals working with children to plan online safety education programs.