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AG Campbell updates public accommodation guide focusing on LGBTQIA+ protections
Boston — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has released an updated “Protections Against Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation” guide to ensure compliance with existing law and educate the public about their rights in public spaces, including gender-specific spaces like men’s and women’s restrooms. The guide now includes information on how the law protects those who identify as nonbinary and/or transgender.
Providence County Grand Jury indicts three individuals for various crimes
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Drummond defends HB 4156 against DOJ challenge citing state sovereignty
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 17, 2024) – Responding to the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit challenging House Bill 4156, Attorney General Gentner Drummond contends the Biden Administration’s opposition amounts to “speculative assumptions about how HB 4156 will be implemented, spurious legal conclusions about the law’s underpinnings, and fundamental misconceptions about a state’s sovereign rights and duties in a federalist system of government.”
Kansas AG sues Pfizer over alleged misleading COVID-19 vaccine claims
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has initiated legal action against Pfizer, alleging the company made misleading claims regarding its COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement was made at a press conference in Topeka, where Kobach was joined by Deputy Attorney General Fran Oleen, Assistant Attorney General Kaley Schrader, and Assistant Attorney General Melanie Jack.
Vermont Attorney General seeks public input on data privacy and social media use
Vermonters are being encouraged to share their thoughts and concerns regarding data privacy and their experiences as social media users. This call for public comments extends to parents and teachers of social media users as well. The feedback will be reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office, which may follow up with respondents via email.
Empresas agrícolas pagarán $470K por abuso sexual tras demanda civil
El Procurador General Bob Ferguson anunció que Greenridge Farms y Baker Produce, con sede en Pasco, pagarán $470,000 para resolver una demanda de derechos civiles sobre múltiples acusaciones de agresión sexual y acoso sexual por parte de un supervisor. Ferguson también alega que las empresas tomaron represalias contra las trabajadoras cuando denunciaron los hechos. Todo el dinero recaudado se destinará a las cuatro mujeres que denunciaron las agresiones, el acoso y las represalias.
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denies clemency for Richard Rojem Jr
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 17, 2024) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond made remarks following the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board's decision to reject clemency for death row inmate Richard Rojem Jr.
DOJ official reaffirms commitment to LGBTQI+ rights at pride event
Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at the DOJ Pride 30th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony on June 17, 2024. In his speech, Mizer highlighted the Department of Justice's ongoing commitment to protecting civil rights, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community.
Federal judge blocks Biden Administration's Title IX changes
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a statement following a federal judge's decision to block the Biden Administration’s proposed changes to Title IX. The administration sought to replace existing language with what Skrmetti describes as a "social change agenda."
Justice Department secures settlements on ADA compliance for Texas county election websites
The Justice Department announced today that the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas have secured settlement agreements with Colorado County, Runnels County, Smith County, and Upton County. These settlements resolve findings that the counties violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining election websites that discriminate against individuals with vision or manual disabilities.
Worcester dentist indicted in alleged $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Worcester — The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced today that a Worcester-based dentist and her dental practice were indicted last week in connection with a scheme to defraud the state’s Medicaid program, MassHealth, of more than $2 million.
Judicial branch addresses crisis over lack of appointed counsel
The events that unfolded on Russell Street in Auburn this past weekend are tragic. It is dangerous and short-sighted to blame the court for the horrific acts because it obscures the real nature of the problem: an insufficient number of attorneys willing to represent the rights of the accused. The crisis of lack of counsel has been developing for years; it will not disappear overnight. This is a systemic problem and one that all partners in the criminal justice system must work together to resolve rather than criticizing each other without offering a solution.
Steele County Clerk's office to close from June 18 to June 20
The Steele County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed Tuesday, June 18 - Thursday, June 20. If assistance is needed, please contact the Traill County Clerk of Court at 701-636-4454.
Pasco farms settle civil rights lawsuit over abuse claims with $470K payout
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Pasco-based Greenridge Farms and Baker Produce will pay $470,000 to resolve his civil rights lawsuit over multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment of female farmworkers by one of the companies’ supervisors. Ferguson also asserts the companies retaliated against workers who spoke out.
America First Legal joins lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by Expedia
America First Legal Joins Lawsuit Against Expedia for Discrimination
Ohio AG secures en banc review in ballot initiative lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has granted a request from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for an en banc review in the case concerning the proposed amendment titled “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights.”
Michigan Supreme Court hosts first 'Reunification Day' celebration in Wayne County
The Michigan Supreme Court will hold the first-ever "Michigan Reunification Day" celebration in Wayne County on June 27, 2024. The event will take place at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center's Erma Henderson Auditorium in Detroit from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Justice Department files suit against Adobe over alleged consumer protection violations
The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a civil enforcement action against Adobe Inc. and two Adobe executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for alleged violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). The lawsuit alleges that the defendants imposed a hidden “Early Termination Fee” on millions of online subscribers and that Adobe forced subscribers to navigate a complex and challenging cancellation process designed to deter them from canceling subscriptions they no longer wanted.
Consulting firms pay $11M over failed cybersecurity measures
Guidehouse Inc., headquartered in McLean, Virginia, has paid $7.6 million and Nan McKay and Associates (Nan McKay), headquartered in El Cajon, California, has paid $3.7 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in contracts intended to ensure a secure environment for low-income New Yorkers to apply online for federal rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AG awards $1 million grant to expand mental health services
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that two Philadelphia-based non-profit organizations, Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) and Project HOME, will each receive $520,125 to bolster mental health services and related programs. This funding follows the closure of the Juniata Community Mental Health Clinic.