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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Ken Paxton discusses border security with top officials in Eagle Pass

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Attorney General Ken Paxton recently engaged in a roundtable discussion on border security with key figures including Vice President JD Vance, Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Texas...

Peoria man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor

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A Peoria man, Joshua Michael Williams, aged 43, received a sentence of 135 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.

Former Alabama police officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation

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A former officer of the Killen, Alabama Police Department has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually assaulting a woman while on duty and receiving explicit photos from a minor.

Attorney General Bailey moves against Planned Parenthood over Missouri abortion law compliance

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the issuance of a notice of intent to serve a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state.

Dartmouth woman sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands from employers

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A Dartmouth woman has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for embezzling significant amounts from two employers.

Guatemalan man indicted for illegal re-entry into U.S., faces up to two years

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A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.

Checotah man convicted of illegal firearm possession by federal jury

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Douglas Ray Lollis, Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Checotah, Oklahoma, has been convicted by a federal jury for illegally possessing a firearm.

America First Legal questions judge's impartiality over Trump spending freeze ruling

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America First Legal (AFL) has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Judge John McConnell, who recently blocked President Trump's temporary spending freeze.

California Supreme Court schedules oral arguments for March 5, 2025

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The California Supreme Court is set to hold an oral argument session in person at San Francisco on March 5, 2025.

Young cancer patient named honorary agent by Oklahoma Attorney General

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond has appointed 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel as an honorary agent for the Office of the Attorney General.

Court halts Trump's plan to cut medical research funding

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Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, along with attorneys general from 21 other states, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.

Thomson prison officer indicted for alleged sexual acts with inmates

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A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a correctional officer from the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson, Illinois.

Repeat gun offender sentenced to over nine years for shooting at fast-food lot

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Traquon Demonte McCalip, a 21-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated assault while armed.

Jamestown man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession

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Richard Pearson, a 47-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.

Twelve charged with assaulting federal officers at detention center

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A federal grand jury has indicted 12 individuals for allegedly assaulting two federal correctional officers in January 2025. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges, stating that all defendants are expected to appear before U.S....

Attorneys general block Trump administration's plan to cut medical research funding

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 21 other state attorneys general, successfully halted the Trump administration's efforts to reduce funding for medical and scientific research.

California man receives prison sentence for smuggling scheme involving Indian nationals

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A California resident, Sushil Kumar, has been sentenced to six months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle Indian citizens into the United States.

Attorney General Bonta issues school guidance on Supreme Court admissions decision

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a multistate coalition, has issued guidance to educational institutions following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions policies.

Colombian nationals face justice for kidnapping U.S. soldiers

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A Colombian national has been sentenced, and another has pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to kidnap and assault two U.S. Army soldiers in Bogotá, Colombia.

Ohio woman receives prison sentence for facilitating drug trafficking

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Emariel Kanay Tyler, a 20-year-old from Akron, Ohio, received a sentence of one year and six months in prison for her involvement in a federal drug crime.