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Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks input on bar admission rule changes
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Maine Bar Admission Rules.
Attorney General James advises New Yorkers on protecting finances from predatory debt collectors
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a guide to help residents of New York safeguard their finances from predatory debt collectors by utilizing the state's Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA).
Utah woman sentenced for stealing veteran disability benefits
Tiffany Ann Bright, a 39-year-old resident of Washington, Utah, has been sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution.
George John Hanson transferred to Oklahoma for execution following AG approval
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has approved the transfer of convicted murderer George John Hanson to Oklahoma for his execution.
Guidance issued on diversity policies amidst Trump's executive order
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has released guidance to assist businesses and organizations in understanding the significance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies.
North Idaho man arrested on charges related to child exploitation material
Investigators from the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested Nathanial Jensen, 25, on five counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material.
Former Hawaii CEO sentenced over COVID-relief fund fraud
Martin Kao, the former CEO of a Hawaii-based defense contractor, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for COVID-relief wire fraud, money laundering, and bank fraud.
Former Rhode Island man sentenced for meth distribution
A former Rhode Island resident has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Orange County man receives over five years for firearms violation
An Orange, Texas man has been sentenced for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas.
Dominican man sentenced for unlawful reentry into the US
A Dominican man has been sentenced in Boston federal court for unlawful reentry into the United States.
Georgia man receives over 19-year sentence for drug distribution
A Georgia man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and heroin.
Coalition challenges Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with a coalition of 13 state attorneys general, issued a statement following a federal judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order aimed at terminating...
California DOJ ready for hearing on reproductive rights lawsuit against hospital
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the state's readiness to defend reproductive rights in a hearing concerning Providence St. Joseph Hospital's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Justice.
Undocumented immigrant indicted for receiving child pornography
An undocumented immigrant residing in St. Charles County, Missouri, has been indicted by a U.S. District Court in St. Louis on charges related to child pornography.
Investiture ceremony for Judge Ryan J. Younggren set for March 7, 2025
The investiture ceremony for Judge Ryan J. Younggren of the East Central Judicial District is scheduled for March 7, 2025.
Florida warns residents about romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
Ahead of Valentine's Day, the Florida Attorney General's Office is advising residents to remain vigilant against romance scams.
Attorney General Ellison leads multistate suit against Elon Musk's executive powers
February 13, 2025 (SAINT PAUL) — Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside attorneys general from 13 other states, has initiated a lawsuit against Elon Musk, challenging what they describe as an unlawful delegation of executive power.
Attorney General urges new education board members to prioritize independent judgment
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has called on the newly appointed members of Oklahoma's State Board of Education to exercise independent judgment, separate from Governor Stitt and State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Justice Department settles harassment case with Albuquerque apartment complex
The Justice Department has reached a $360,000 settlement with the owners and former property manager of St. Anthony Plaza Apartments in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Multi-state coalition urges Senate action on HALT Fentanyl Act
Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined forces with a multi-state coalition urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.