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Attorney General Garland discusses public safety with South Dakota tribal nations
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland met with Tribal leaders and law enforcement officials from nine South Dakota Tribal Nations at a roundtable held at the Yankton Sioux Nation to discuss public safety issues. The Attorney General was joined by Senator Mike Rounds. The visit highlighted the Department’s efforts to address public safety and justice in Tribal communities across South Dakota, including combating violent crime, drug-related crime, and the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Albert Melendez Jr.'s death
New York Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage obtained during the investigation into the death of Albert Melendez, Jr., who died on July 16, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Sullivan County.
California law firm settles False Claims Act allegations over misuse of PPP loan funds
The Bloom Firm, a California law firm, and its senior managers Lisa Bloom and Braden Pollock have agreed to pay $274,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The allegations involve providing false information in support of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application.
Rhode Island car dealerships settle deceptive practice claims exceeding $1 million
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has reached a settlement agreement with the owners of six car dealerships in East Greenwich, Middletown, Narragansett, and Westerly for alleged deceptive sales practices. The dealerships will pay over $1 million in refunds to customers and payments to the state.
Ohio landlord agrees on settlement over alleged tenant harassment
The Justice Department announced today that Kevin Martin, an owner and manager of residential rental properties in and around Athens, Ohio, has agreed to pay $170,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed female tenants and housing applicants in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Women’s groups urge Supreme Court to review cases on women's sports protection
Multiple states, women’s sports advocacy groups, businesses, and other organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear two cases concerning state laws that protect women’s sports. The states of West Virginia and Idaho, with the assistance of attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom, appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court last month on behalf of female athletes.
Supreme Court to honor Judge McBurney for service on JQC hearing panel
The Supreme Court of Georgia will honor the Hon. Robert C. I. McBurney for his years of service as Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission Hearing Panel.
Attorney general urges rejection of insurance rate hikes
In a letter sent to Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais, Attorney General William Tong argued that rate increases sought by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, and United/Oxford are unsupported by evidence and must be rejected.
Assistant state attorney job opening announced in Bismarck
The Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office in Bismarck, ND, has announced an opening for the position of Assistant State’s Attorney II. This full-time, exempt role offers a salary range of $90,126.40 to $100,006.40 annually, depending on experience.
Two South Carolina men arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Grant Neth Herman, 56, of Taylors, S.C., and Brett Kenneth Willis, 27, of Easley, S.C., on 12 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and Pickens County Sheriff's Office made the arrests in these unrelated cases. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with these investigations.
Justice Department reaches settlement with NJ Judiciary over language access issues
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the New Jersey Judiciary to improve access to court services for people with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Djamshed Nematov's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage obtained during the investigation into the death of Djamshed Nematov, who died on March 8, 2024, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Queens.
Gary officials repeal unlawful immigration ordinance following pressure from state authorities
Attorney General Todd Rokita issued a statement today following the Gary Common Council's decision to repeal an unlawful immigration ordinance. "We sent a blunt message to Gary officials that they needed to follow the law. As a result, the Gary Common Council officially voted to repeal, in its entirety, its unlawful immigration ordinance," Rokita said.
America First Legal files brief defending West Virginia's Save Women’s Sports Act
America First Legal Files Brief in Supreme Court to Defend West Virginia's Sports Act
Maryland man sentenced for role in $1.5M nationwide bank fraud scheme
A Maryland man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison in Baltimore federal court for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Justice Department reaches agreement with Nebraska school district on discrimination case
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with a Nebraska school district to address and rectify discriminatory practices against deaf and hard of hearing students. This development follows an investigation into the district's compliance with federal laws designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities.
Paxton sues Biden administration over transgender policy mandate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other Biden Administration officials. The lawsuit aims to halt an enforcement guidance that allegedly mandates employers to implement “transgender” policies or face potential lawsuits for discrimination or harassment.
Settlement ensures free and affordable Eli Lilly's Insulin across Minnesota
Free insulin is now arriving at clinics across Minnesota, thanks to a settlement Attorney General Keith Ellison negotiated with Eli Lilly. The agreement ensures that all Minnesotans, regardless of insurance status, can purchase Eli Lilly’s insulin products for $35 per month for the next five years. Additionally, the settlement requires Eli Lilly to provide free insulin sufficient to meet the needs of up to 15 Minnesota clinics. Six more clinics are yet to be selected for this program.
Attorney General charges police officers with theft
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney over their alleged participation in a scheme to fraudulently collect more than $100,000 in overtime benefits.
Man charged with threats against businesses supporting Israel
Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43, a Jordanian citizen residing in Orlando, Florida, is charged with four counts of threatening to use explosives and one count of destruction of an energy facility. At his detention hearing yesterday, Hnaihen was ordered detained pending trial.