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FOIA.gov updates tool for easier access to law enforcement records
FOIA.gov, the government’s central resource for information about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), now includes additional functionality to help users locate commonly requested law enforcement and related records. The FOIA.gov Search Tool was updated to add a “Law Enforcement records” pre-defined user journey that helps the public more quickly locate commonly requested information. This user journey supplements the existing journeys that help users identify agencies with some of the most common types of requested records, including Immigration/Travel records, Tax...
Emergency stay halts Biden administration's student debt cancellation plan
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals granting an emergency stay in the case of Missouri v. Biden, which again halts the Biden administration’s attempt to cancel student debt.
Branch County man faces trial on multiple charges including alleged sexual assaults
LANSING – Anthony Cuyler, 46, a Branch County resident recently extradited from Mexico, has been bound over to stand trial in the 15th Circuit Court in Branch County. The charges include three counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine to a Minor, one count of Possession of Methamphetamine, and one count of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon. This was announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Fargo announces job opening for deputy clerk with $51K annual salary
The Clerk of Court Office in Fargo, North Dakota, has announced an opening for the position of Deputy Clerk. The annual salary for this full-time role is $51,900.00. The application period remains open until the position is filled.
Delaware woman sentenced for robbery and shoplifting spree
The Delaware Department of Justice has secured five years in prison followed by probation for a Wilmington woman who stole thousands of dollars worth of goods from Delaware retail chains between 2023 and 2024.
Union City man extradited from Mexico faces multiple charges including sexual assault
LANSING – Anthony Cuyler, 46, a Branch County resident recently extradited from Mexico, has been bound over to stand trial in the 15th Circuit Court in Branch County. He faces three counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine to a Minor, one count of Possession of Methamphetamine, and one count of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon, as announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Illinois landlord for alleged tenant harassment
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Michael J. DeWitte of Washington, Illinois, for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants and housing applicants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. DeWitte has managed residential rental properties in Peoria, Illinois, and other central Illinois counties since at least 2002.
Justice Department sues Southwest Key over allegations of child abuse
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Key Programs Inc. (Southwest Key), a Texas-based nonprofit that provides housing to unaccompanied children encountered at the southern U.S. border. The lawsuit alleges that Southwest Key, through its employees, engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual abuse and harassment of unaccompanied children in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group schedules July meeting
The Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group is scheduled to hold a meeting on July 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. In-person attendance will be available at the Vermont Supreme Court, located at 111 State Street, Montpelier. Remote participation will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams.
Attorneys General urge FEMA recognition for extreme heat, wildfire smoke as major disasters
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in petitioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to initiate rulemaking that would update its regulations. The proposed changes aim to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke events as eligible for major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. Additionally, the petition seeks clarification that wildfire smoke events qualify for Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) funding.
Commission sends three names to governor for 23rd judicial vacancy
Nashville, Tenn—The Trial Court Vacancy Commission convened in Charlotte, Tennessee to select nominees for a circuit court judge in the 23rd Judicial District, which includes Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, and Stewart counties.
Alabama man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions
Ray Hunt, also known as Abdolrahman Hantoosh, Rahman Hantoosh, and Rahman Natooshas, 70, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to export U.S.-origin goods to the Islamic Republic of Iran in violation of trade sanctions.
Foreign nationals plead guilty for roles in global lockbit ransomware attacks
Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty today to participating in the LockBit ransomware group, which has been one of the most prolific ransomware variants globally. They admitted to deploying LockBit attacks against victims in the United States and worldwide.
Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee schedules virtual meeting for family proceedings
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Family Proceedings will convene virtually via TEAMS on July 19, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. The meeting will address several agenda items, beginning with the approval of draft minutes from the January 26, 2024 meeting.
Arizona AG files lawsuit against Cummins & FCA over "super clean" truck claims
Attorney General Mayes sues Cummins and FCA for deceptive "super clean" truck claims
Attorney General warns against scammers posing as law enforcement officers
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on July 18, 2024, warning Arkansans about a prevalent scam involving callers posing as law enforcement officers and demanding payment to resolve alleged criminal matters.
Nebraska AG reaches settlements with four retailers over synthetic THC sales
This week, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements in his statewide litigation campaign against shops selling synthetic THC products. These additional settlements bring the total to six retailers that have now settled with the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. The campaign aims to address unlawful conduct in the industry, which has caused harm to Nebraska consumers, including hospitalizations.
Attorney General Wilson leads coalition appealing case on parental rights
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 12-state coalition appealing case that undermines parental rights
Grand Forks Clerk of Court seeks deputy clerk with legal experience
The Clerk of Court Office in Grand Forks, ND, has announced a job opening for the position of Deputy Clerk. The annual salary for this full-time, regular position is $51,900. The application period opens on July 18, 2024, and closes on August 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Eighteen MS-13 members sentenced for murders kidnapping drug trafficking firearms offenses
The last defendant of 18 La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members charged in connection with a multi-year investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement was sentenced today. The investigation involved charges of racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, obstruction of justice, and destruction of evidence.