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Attorney General Marshall Calls for President Biden to Reverse Palestinian Amnesty Policy
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Biden opposing Biden’s action in the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Palestinians Presidential Memorandum of February 14, 2024.
Attorney General James Announces Over $13 Million for the Hudson Valley to Combat Youth Vaping Epidemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the Hudson Valley will receive over $13 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement that she secured from JUUL Labs Inc.
Utah and Wyoming File Suit Challenging the New BLM Public Lands Rule
On Tuesday, the states of Utah and Wyoming, where federally-controlled land is abundant, filed a joint lawsuit challenging the new BLM Public Lands Rule. The states are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for failure to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Drummond lauds signing of bill providing aid to victims of domestic abuse
Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised Gov. Stitt for his signing last week of Senate Bill 2039, which establishes the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Revolving Fund and ensures funding to domestic violence is distributed where the need is greatest.
Investigative Report Released for June 2022 Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General released its investigative report of the June 28, 2022, fatal crash following an attempted traffic stop in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Federal Judge Sides with Mississippi and Louisiana toProtect Strong Accommodations for Pregnant Workers
A federal judge has sided with Mississippi Attorney GeneralLynn Fitch and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issuing a preliminary injunction against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC)attempt to hijack the protections of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Tallahassee club sued over stabbing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says he was stabbed five times then thrown out of a club, where he collapsed in a "blood-soaked heap."
Fla. teacher claiming wrongful termination resolves lawsuit against Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida teacher who suffered a stroke is suing her former employer after an argument with a student was recorded.
Fried chicken remark doesn't justify firing, Vermont court rules
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Vermont corrections department worker was unjustly fired for a 30-second exchange in which he asked if a Black colleague was cooking fried chicken, the state Supreme Court ruled, rejecting the state’s argument the firing was justified for his “very racist” remark.
No expert, no case for man who sued over wandering blood filter
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - A trial judge was justified in dismissing the lawsuit of a man who accused his trauma surgeon of improperly implanting a blood filter but had no expert to testify about the local standard of care, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled.
Court blocks Biden administration’s latest student loan cancellation plan
On June 24, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan. The lawsuit targeted the federal government's "SAVE" Plan, which was projected to cost Americans $475 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful. The court's order prevents the plan from taking effect on July 1.
Charleston County man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Taylor Cossette, 31, on five charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office made the arrest.
New AFL docs reveal DHS surveillance expansion after Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago raid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) has released the third tranche of internal meeting notes from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Homeland Intelligence Experts Group,” obtained through litigation. This release is part of #DeepStateDiaries, a series detailing newly acquired documents.
Nebraska Judicial Branch announces Probation Supervision Week
The Supreme Court will hold a proclamation ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to announce the celebration of Nebraska Probation Week from July 21-27, 2024. The Judicial Branch ceremony will be held and streamed live from the courtroom in the State Capitol.
Justice Department to monitor compliance with voting rights laws in Queens primary
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Queens, New York, for the June 25 primary election.
Mount Pleasant nurse arrested for drug theft and exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Heather Leigh Smith, a 44-year-old nurse from Mount Pleasant, on charges related to drug theft and exploitation of vulnerable adults. The arrest was made by the office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) in collaboration with the Bureau of Drug Control at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Employment law conference scheduled for July sessions in Tulsa and OKC
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office will offer its annual Employment Law Conference with a July 11 session in Tulsa and a July 18 session in Oklahoma City. Registration for the free event is now open.
Indiana Court affirms murder conviction in domestic abuse case
Attorney General Todd Rokita and his appeals team have persuaded the Indiana Court of Appeals to affirm the murder conviction of a Schererville man who killed his girlfriend after years of physical violence against her.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Kent Edwards' death
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage obtained as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Kent Edwards, who died on December 14, 2023, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan.
Attorney General charges Pinckneyville man for possession of child pornography
Attorney General Raoul charges Perry County man with possession of child pornography