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Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the Providence, Rhode Island, Public School District to address issues in its programs for immigrant English learner students.
Miami man pleads guilty over bribery linked to former Ecuador comptroller
A Miami resident has admitted guilt in connection with an international bribery and money laundering scheme involving millions of dollars.
Idaho man sentenced for hacking into servers across US
An Idaho man, Robert Purbeck, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into computer servers of 19 victims across the United States.
Justice Department focuses on veteran civil rights during quarterly meeting
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division recently convened its quarterly meeting with state and local civil and human rights partners.
Hammes and Younggren elected to district court judgeships
Jason Hammes has been elected as a district court judge in the South Central Judicial District.
Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.
Maryland store owner admits guilt in tax evasion case
A Maryland store owner has admitted to evading taxes by not declaring cash taken from his business.
Governor's council reviews applicants for court of appeals vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is set to evaluate three candidates for a vacancy in the Court of Appeals Eastern Section.
Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten robocall regulations
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a bipartisan group of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
Ukrainian sentenced for role in illegal export scheme involving precision machinery
Stanislav Romanyuk, a 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen who last resided in Estonia, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.
Illinois man charged with possessing child abuse materials
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Pocahontas, Illinois, with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Ohio doctor admits guilt in tax obstruction case
An Ohio doctor has admitted guilt in a scheme to obstruct the administration of internal revenue laws. Dr. Suman Jana, from Strongsville, was involved with tax shelter promoter Michael Meyer and sub-promoter Rao Garuda.
West Virginia corrections officer pleads guilty in inmate death case
A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, has admitted guilt in a federal civil rights violation case related to the death of an inmate.
AG Nessel supports legislative push against human trafficking
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed approval as the House Judiciary Committee advanced key human trafficking legislation to the full Michigan House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
Attorney General Labrador joins states urging Supreme Court to protect student speech
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for students' First Amendment rights in the case of L.M. v. Town of Middleborough.
Porfilio: ‘Most respondents believe attorney advertising increases auto insurance costs’
A recent report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) indicates a perceived connection between rising auto insurance costs and attorney advertising.
AG Campbell Issues Statement On Results Of 2024 Presidential Election
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Man Arraigned on Charge of False Report or Threat of Terrorism
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, currently incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday in Lansing’s 54-A District Court on one count False Report or Threat of Terrorism, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Federal judge strikes down Biden amnesty program in response to Kobach lawsuit
A federal judge in Texas yesterday sided with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a coalition of 15 other state attorneys general by striking down a Biden administration program that would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens married to U.S. citizens.