News from August 2024
Attorney General teams up with TV horror host at Indiana State Fair
Attorney General Todd Rokita continues his partnership with the world's longest-running TV horror host, Sammy Terry, to assist Hoosiers in reclaiming unclaimed property at this year's Indiana State Fair.
Court upholds NC law requiring sex offender registration
Attorney General Josh Stein has successfully defended a state law designed to protect North Carolinians from individuals convicted of sexual offenses.
Digital marketing firm settles N.Y. AG's allegations for $1.5M
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured $1.5 million from 4K Apps, Inc., a digital marketing company, for allegedly operating deceptive websites that misled New Yorkers seeking mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and senior living facilities.
Justice Department to monitor compliance with voting rights laws in Hawaii
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Hawaii for the Aug. 10 primary election. The department will monitor in Honolulu County and Maui County.
Eighth Circuit rules against Biden administration's pistol brace regulation
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration's attempt to regulate pistol braces. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the rule "arbitrary and capricious" and remanded the case back to the district court for consideration of an injunction.
Carr warns Georgians about post-storm price gouging and fraud
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be vigilant against potential price gouging and home repair fraud following Tropical Storm Debby. Consumers are also advised to be cautious when purchasing used vehicles that may have sustained storm damage.
Nebraska issues consumer warning over FDA recall of Diamond Shruumz products
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning to retailers and consumers regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recall of Diamond Shruumz products. The recall encompasses all Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Micro-Dose and Mega-Dose/Extreme Gummies. Prophet Premium Blends, the product manufacturer, is cooperating with the recall.
Supreme Court seeks public comment on NextGen Bar Examination proposal
A Notice of Comment has been posted in Supreme Court Docket No. 20240211 and in the public portal publications regarding the State Board of Law Examiners' recommendation to adopt the NextGen Bar Examination. Comments are due by September 6, 2024.
Miyares joins multi-state lawsuit against Biden-Harris plan to extend ObamaCare benefits
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a 15-state coalition in filing a lawsuit aimed at halting the Biden-Harris administration's effort to extend ObamaCare benefits to illegal immigrants. The rule, scheduled to take effect on November 1, would render over 200,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients eligible for taxpayer-funded health plans, including 7,810 in Virginia.
Repeat sex offender receives 20-year prison sentence
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces repeat sex offender gets 20-year sentence
McLean County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse images
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today that a McLean County man prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse images online.
Eighth Circuit blocks Biden-Harris student loan forgiveness program; AG Griffin responds
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's decision to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the Biden-Harris administration’s student loan forgiveness program.
Attorney General warns against price gouging amid severe weather in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities across the state. A state of emergency has been declared for New York due to heavy rain and winds, with potential flooding, outages, and tornadoes caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Debby.
Kane County man charged for alleged forgery on FOID card application
Attorney General Raoul charges Kane County man for allegedly lying on FOID card application
Eighth Circuit reverses lower court ruling on Biden-Harris pistol brace rule
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit's decision to reverse a lower court ruling denying a preliminary injunction in Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc. v. Garland.
AG Nessel advises caution following McLaren Health Care cyber attack
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents about consumer protection tips in the wake of McLaren Health Care’s recent IT disruption.
Eighth Circuit upholds block on Biden-Harris' student loan cancellation scheme
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order blocking President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest student loan cancellation initiative. The lawsuit, filed by Bailey, challenges the federal government’s “SAVE” Plan, which he argues would cost Americans $500 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful.
North Dakota State Auditor completes judicial branch audit with no findings
The North Dakota State Auditor has completed an audit of the Judicial Branch. The primary objective was to identify any errors, internal control weaknesses, or potential violations of law for significant or high-risk functions within the Judicial Branch. The report concluded, "No errors, internal control weaknesses, or potential violations of law were identified."
Justice Department releases review on Columbus police use-of-force policies
The Justice Department announced the release of a new report, an independent review of the use of force policies, procedures, and protocols of the Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police (CDP), as well as the training associated with these policies and operations. The review was requested by the CDP and conducted by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and Jensen Hughes, a critical response provider. This follows the February 2023 release of the COPS Office Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police: Roadmap to Implementation report and is part of ongoing...
Big Muddy Bar Association hosts community meal at Dream Center
Members of the Big Muddy Bar Association volunteered to set up and serve a meal at the Banquet at the Dream Center on August 8. The Banquet is a free community meal that takes place in the evening during the week and at noon on weekends. It relies on volunteers to prepare and serve meals to members of the Bismarck community.