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Attorney General Moody urges Floridians to prepare for storms during National Preparedness Month
In recognition of National Preparedness Month and with storms brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging all Floridians to take proactive steps to be ready for potential storm strikes. September is also the peak of hurricane season, and it is important that Floridians review emergency plans, gather essential supplies, and stay informed about possible threats.
Multistate coalition urges U.S. DOJ probe into Texas raids on Latino voting rights activists
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition in a letter requesting the United States Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) to investigate recent raids conducted by the Texas Attorney General’s Office. These raids targeted Latino voting rights organizers, candidates for office, and community volunteers. The investigation aims to determine whether these actions constitute violations of civil rights, including the right to vote.
Nationwide official: ‘we're trying to protect our customers from what is a very, very sophisticated legal abuse system’
Russ Johnston, Nationwide’s President of Commercial Lines, said during a September 9 episode of the Insurance Information Institute’s podcast that Nationwide is trying to protect its customers from a system of "legal abuse" in the form of third-party litigation funding (TPLF).
Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee reviews public access rules
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Public Access to Court Records is scheduled to meet on September 13, 2024. The agenda includes several key topics.
Texas Supreme Court rules against City of Dallas in public safety charter amendment case
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Dallas's attempt to mislead voters regarding proposed city charter amendments. Attorney General Ken Paxton had filed an amicus letter opposing the city's actions.
Colombian nationals sentenced for plot against American soldiers
Colombian nationals Andres Fernando Medina Rodriguez, 40, and Ciro Alfonso Gutierrez Ballesteros, 31, were sentenced today to 35 and 30 years in prison, respectively, for conspiring and attempting to murder U.S. soldiers by detonating a car bomb outside a military base near the Colombia-Venezuela border.
Attorneys general call for DOJ probe into Texas raids targeting Latino political figures
Attorney General Raoul calls for DOJ investigation into Texas raids targeting Latino candidates and campaign volunteers
Four convicted for conspiring as illegal agents for Russian Government
A jury today convicted Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, Jesse Nevel, 34, all of St. Louis, and Augustus C. Romain Jr., 38, of Atlanta, of conspiracy to act as agents of a foreign government. The defendants were charged in a superseding indictment on April 13, 2023.
Attorney General secures $7.6M settlement over use of banned medicaid provider
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a settlement with Fidelis Care for billing Medicaid for services provided by Cornerstone Herkimer, LLC, despite the company's sole owner and director, Ward Halverson, being excluded from the Medicaid Program. Halverson was banned from Medicaid in 2017 after being convicted of firing a BB gun at a child. Under the terms of the settlement, Fidelis will repay more than $7.6 million to the Medicaid program and implement systematic status checks against federal and state lists of excluded providers.
Coalition urges DOJ probe into Texas raids targeting Latino campaigners
New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a civil rights investigation into recent raids by the Texas attorney general’s office. These raids, conducted on August 20, 2024, targeted Latino voting rights organizers, candidates for office, and volunteers. Ordered by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the raids resulted in the seizure of personal property from local organizers and candidates.
Attorneys General call for Surgeon General warning on social media platforms
This week, in a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 41 attorneys general urged lawmakers to pass legislation authorizing a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The request comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their impact on young people's mental health.
North Dakota AG's office seeks assistant attorney general for consumer protection division
The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office has announced an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Attorney General. This position offers legal, investigative, and litigation services related to consumer protection and antitrust laws. The selected attorney will represent the Attorney General in civil law enforcement actions before state and federal courts.
Naturalization ceremonies set for September 24 in Fargo
The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced three naturalization ceremonies to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The events will take place at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. at the Louise S. Barry Auditorium in NDSU’s Barry Hall, located at 811 Second Avenue North.
Buckeye Institute urges Supreme Court to end use of in-house tribunals
On September 12, 2024, The Buckeye Institute joined forces with the Cato Institute and the National Federation of Independent Business to file an amicus brief in Leachco, Inc. v. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The brief urges the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and terminate the federal government’s use of what they describe as unconstitutional in-house tribunals.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Jackson meets with Washington judges during Seattle visit
On September 9, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson met with several Washington judges of color in Seattle as part of her book tour. The meeting was facilitated by Washington Supreme Court Justices Mary Yu and G. Helen Whitener, who saw the event as a valuable mentorship opportunity.
Justice Department announces over $690M in grants under Violence Against Women Act
The Justice Department announced today the allocation of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding aims to support services and justice responses for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all U.S. states, territories, and many Tribal nations.
Justice Department secures settlement with SP Plus over national origin discrimination claims
The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with SP Plus Corporation (SP Plus), a transportation and parking management company headquartered in Chicago. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that SP Plus discriminated against a worker by rejecting a valid document that showed her permission to work and requesting that she provide unnecessary documentation, based on her national origin.
U.S. District Court announces naturalization ceremony in Grand Forks on September 17
In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced a naturalization ceremony in Grand Forks. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and will take place at the Henry Family Ballroom in UND’s Memorial Union, located at 2901 University Avenue.
Philadelphia-based group charged with car theft using re-programmed key fobs
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the arrests of three Philadelphia men and a juvenile charged in connection with a vehicle-theft ring. The suspects are accused of using re-programmed key fobs to steal vehicles, prompting a warning for vehicle owners to remain vigilant.
Ohio man sentenced for operating illegal gambling businesses
An Ohio man was sentenced to over seven years in prison today for tax evasion, money laundering, and operating illegal gambling businesses. The sentencing stems from his ownership and operation of multiple illegal gambling establishments and related misconduct.