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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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America First Legal requests probe into Ohio school's DEI policies

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America First Legal (AFL) has called for a federal investigation into the Upper Arlington School District's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Attorneys general urge Senate confirmation of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for D.C

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Edward R. Martin Jr. as the permanent United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Detroit man sentenced for fentanyl distribution

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Devontay Brian Johnson, a 29-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.

Washington joins lawsuit against Trump over wind energy project freeze

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Washington state has joined 18 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to halt wind energy development.

Mexican citizen charged with illegal re-entry after border encounter

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Alejandro Mendez Flores, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen, on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.

Former postal worker sentenced for mail theft in New Orleans

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Sonia Miller, a 54-year-old former postal employee from New Orleans, has been sentenced following her guilty plea to stealing contents from U.S. mail.

District man sentenced for drug distribution near school and illegal gun possession

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John Parker, a 23-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, received a 27-month prison sentence for distributing a designer synthetic stimulant known as "boot" near a school and for possessing a firearm illegally.

Massachusetts man receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking

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A Massachusetts man, Jose Toledo, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute in New Hampshire.

Buckeye Institute urges SCOTUS to enforce adherence to precedent in Second Amendment cases

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On May 5, 2025, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Wolford v. Lopez.

Honduran man faces charges for illegal re-entry into the United States

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U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Marvin Jose Espana, a 46-year-old Honduran citizen, on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.

Attorneys general seek injunction against Trump's executive order on voting restrictions

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford have spearheaded a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction.

Homeschool students participate in mock trial event in Valley City

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Classical Conversations participated in a round robin mock trial event on April 16, 2025, in Valley City, North Dakota, at the Barnes County Courthouse.

Maryland man convicted of first-degree murder in Georgetown shooting

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Ranje Reynolds, a 28-year-old resident of Beltsville, Maryland, has been found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder while armed.

Mexican national sentenced for illegal re-entry into U.S

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Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Santiago Puente-Garcia, a 26-year-old native of Mexico, for illegal reentry into the United States.

Hopkinsville man receives 30-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

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A man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Robert Blaine, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and money laundering.

Ohio's proposed Medicaid waiver aims for economic stability through work requirements

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The Buckeye Institute recently presented testimony before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee, advocating for a proposed Medicaid waiver aimed at reinforcing program integrity and promoting economic stability.

Vermont Attorney General highlights resources for small businesses during National Small Business Week

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Attorney General Charity Clark has emphasized the support available to Vermont businesses through her office's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) during National Small Business Week.

Idaho AG leads coalition challenging Hawaii's gun carry ban at Supreme Court

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Attorney General Raúl Labrador of Idaho, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court.

Attorneys general sue Trump administration over halted wind energy projects

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 18 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Coalition challenges Hawaii's firearm carry ban at Supreme Court

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Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 26 states in urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to intervene against Hawaii's firearm carry ban.