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Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision
Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.
New DHS documents reveal classification criteria for domestic terrorism threats
America First Legal (AFL) has released a second tranche of internal files from the "Homeland Intelligence Experts Group," obtained through litigation involving Ambassador Ric Grenell against the Biden Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This release is part of #DeepStateDiaries, a series that includes newly obtained documents.
Court rules against ACA's provision on preventive care mandates
America First Legal Secures Major Win Against the Affordable Care Act
Attorney General announces over $3M funding for North Country against youth vaping
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the North Country will receive over $3 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which led to a significant rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million from this settlement, which Attorney General James plans to distribute across every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs...
North Dakota Court System seeks administrative clerk/deputy clerk for Valley City
The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for the position of Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court in Valley City, ND. The role offers an annual salary of $49,896 and is a full-time, regular position.
Ohio's job market sends mixed signals with rising unemployment but growth in private-sector jobs
Columbus, OH – Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, commented on the newly released jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Attorney General Stein supports SCOTUS ruling on gun restrictions for domestic abusers
Attorney General Josh Stein released a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in United States v. Rahimi, which affirmed the government's authority to restrict violent and dangerous individuals from possessing firearms.
Staff attorney position open at Dickinson District Court
The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for a Staff Attorney-District Court in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $92,916 and is categorized as full-time and regular employment. The job number for this listing is 2024-U3-DIX-35-SADC-U, and the application period remains open continuously.
Attorney General hosts drag story hour celebrating Pride Month at More Than Words
Attorney General Campbell Hosts Drag Story Hour at More Than Words in Boston
Supreme Court upholds law protecting survivors from armed abusers
Attorney General Raoul issues statement reacting to Supreme Court decision upholding law that protects domestic violence survivors from abusers with firearms
Attorney General announces over $6M fund to combat youth vaping epidemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Capital Region will receive over $6.6 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its role in the youth vaping epidemic. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million through this settlement, which Attorney General James will distribute to every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs aimed at reducing and preventing underage vaping.
Florida fisherman pleads guilty to tax evasion spanning more than a decade
A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to evading taxes on income he earned from commercial fishing in Massachusetts.
Former CEO convicted for insider trading using Rule 10b5‑1 plans
A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted Terren S. Peizer, the former CEO, executive chairman, and chairman of the board of directors of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company, for engaging in an insider trading scheme using Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
Supreme Court upholds federal law barring domestic abusers from possessing firearms
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement following the United States Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that a federal law prohibiting individuals under a domestic violence restraining order from accessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The case centered on Zackey Rahimi, who was barred from possessing firearms due to a domestic violence restraining order after assaulting his girlfriend. Rahimi was later involved in multiple shootings and indicted for firearm...
Washington State announces members of new artificial intelligence task force
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the appointments to the newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office. The task force will bring together technology experts, industry representatives, labor organizations, civil liberty groups, and other stakeholders to discuss AI's benefits and challenges. The task force is expected to issue findings, guiding principles, and policy recommendations.
North Dakota Court System seeks electronic court recorder/transcriptionist
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Dickinson, ND. The position offers an annual salary of $49,896 and is classified as full-time and regular. The job posting aims to expand the applicant pool for a single successful candidate who will work within the Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers.
America First Legal challenges gag order against Trump
America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, challenging Special Counsel Jack Smith's attempt to impose a gag order on former President Donald J. Trump. The brief, submitted in collaboration with Stone Hilton PLLC and Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC, argues that such a gag order would violate Trump's constitutionally protected right to free speech.
Southern Tier receives over $4M from Juul settlement for anti-vaping initiatives
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Southern Tier will receive over $4.5 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL). This settlement addresses JUUL's role in the youth vaping epidemic, which has led to a significant rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide. New York state will receive a total of $112.7 million through this settlement, which will be distributed to every county, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and the five largest cities in the state to support programs aimed at...
Justice Department opens applications for enhancing tribal access to crime databases
The Justice Department announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP enhances public safety by enabling federally recognized Tribes to access and exchange data with national crime information databases, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), for authorized criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes.
Attorney General Garland comments on Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Rahimi
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi on June 21, 2024.