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AG Moody Demands Biden Reveal Underhanded Scheme to Release Illegal Aliens in US Federal Prisons Directly into the Interior, Rather Than Deport After Release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is seeking answers from the Biden administration regarding the release of illegal aliens in U.S. prisons directly into the interior, rather than deporting them back to their countries of origin. In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed concern over the potential repercussions of this practice, stating, “The American people deserve to know.”The Biden administration's approach to immigration enforcement has come under scrutiny, with reports indicating a significant decrease in the removal of criminal aliens compared to...
Final Defendant in 2020 Drive-by-Shooting of Court Security Officers Sentenced to Life in Prison
The final defendant in the 2020 drive-by shooting of court security officers has been sentenced to life in prison. Robert Alvin Justus Jr., 34, of Millbrae, California, was convicted for his role in the fatal shooting at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Oakland, California. Justus's co-defendant, Steven Carrillo, was previously sentenced to 41 years in prison. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed, "With this sentence, the Justice Department has ensured that both of the defendants responsible for brutally murdering a law enforcement...
Justice Department Commemorates National Public Defense Day
The Justice Department's Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) marked National Public Defense Day by introducing the Public Defense Resource Hub (PD Hub), a comprehensive platform aimed at aiding individuals and organizations involved in public defense. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed the Department's pride in supporting public defenders, emphasizing the importance of upholding the constitutional right to counsel as reaffirmed in the historic case of Gideon v. Wainwright.Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco reflected on the previous year's National Public...
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Launches New Interactive Portal Tracking Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Throughout the State
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, announced a new online portal to address the data-sharing and public-facing aspect of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in New Mexico.
AG Ferguson: $500K will fund genetic genealogy testing for all unidentified remains in Washington
Attorney General Bob Ferguson provided the following statement after the Legislature approved his budget request for $500,000 to fund genetic genealogy and DNA testing for the entire backlog of unidentified remains in Washington.
Attorney General Miyares and FTC Take Action Against Operator of Sham Cancer Charity for Deceiving Donors
Complaint charges Women's Cancer Fund and Gregory Anderson with raising more than $18 million from donors, with only 1% going to financial support for cancer patients.
AG Rosenblum, Coalition of 43 States, Urge FTC To Strengthen Online Privacy And Safety Protections For Nation s Kids
In a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general urging the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Attorney General Formella Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general are calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.
Officer Involved Death in Rock County, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in Beloit, Wis., that occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024.According to the report, during a vehicle pursuit involving an alleged carjacking suspect, the subject rammed their vehicle into a Roscoe police officer’s squad car, prompting the officer to fire their weapon and strike the suspect. Despite life-saving measures, the subject was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital."A Roscoe police officer fired their weapon striking the...
Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn Illinois’ Unconstitutional Gun Law
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand against Illinois' gun law by filing an amicus brief in Herrera v. Raoul and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ban on certain rifles and standard capacity magazines.Jay R. Carson, senior litigator at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of upholding legal precedent, stating, "In the wake of Bruen, lawmakers, litigants, and judges are debating how the ruling should apply. But as courts consider the cases brought before them, they are still bound by precedent."Carson further pointed out the...
Attorney General Miyares Announces 19 Year Sentence for Violent Robbery
Attorney General Miyares announced a 19-year sentence for a violent robbery that took place in 2021. Speaking on the matter, Attorney General Miyares stated, “The Office of Attorney General is committed to assisting in the prosecution of violent offenders in every jurisdiction in the Commonwealth, and I commend the trial team for bringing a measure of justice to the victims in this case.”The sentencing was handed down by the King William County Circuit Court to Deonjay Pollard, who was involved in a robbery that resulted in an 18-year-old victim being paralyzed. Pollard...
Lawsuit wants tequila in margarita-flavored hard seltzers
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Drinkers expect tequila in their hard seltzers if they are labeled as margarita-flavored, a new class action lawsuit says.
Marriott fitness center caused injury, lawsuit says
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A man hoping to get in a workout at Massachusetts Marriott says the bench collapsed underneath him, causing injuries.
Government's opioid blame-game with Walmart takes huge hit
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart recently scored a big win in a lawsuit brought by the federal government that attempts to blame the retail giant for the nation's addiction crisis.
Autism plaintiffs rejected from Florida Lockheed Martin toxic tort
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Autism is among the disorders that lawyers can't prove to be caused by a Florida Lockheed Martin plant.
Houston-area chiropractors get good news in RICO case alleging they ripped off insurance companies
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Insurers who footed the bill for personal injury settlements shouldn't succeed in recouping their losses from health care providers they alleged conspired to inflate the cost of care, a federal magistrate judge says.
Reed Smith’s J.P. Duffy receives a Burton Award for distinguished legal writing
Reed Smith is proud to announce that international arbitration partner J.P. Duffy has won a Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award from the Burton Awards.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Biden Administration to Stop Funding Iran's Terror Network
Attorney General Miyares has urged the Biden Administration to stop funding Iran's terror networks, joining a 12-state coalition in a letter demanding the halt of funding after the Administration renewed a sanctions waiver allowing Iran access to $10 billion in frozen assets. Miyares expressed concern over the decision, stating, "The Biden Administration’s decision to grant Iran access to $10 billion in frozen assets is a dangerous move that will only serve to embolden the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism."The coalition of attorneys general, including Miyares,...