All articles tagged with #attorney general
A federal judge in Texas has allowed a lawsuit accusing California's attorney general of making remarks about ExxonMobil to proceed, clearing a legal hurdle in the dispute over state officials’ statements.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has revived the probe into alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch after reviewing information from recently released FBI files. The 2019 closure was reconsidered, and state investigators will seek access to the full unredacted federal file and coordinate with other law enforcement as well as a new state truth commission to examine potential sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and possible public-official corruption. The ranch was sold in 2023 to Don Huffines' family and renamed San Rafael Ranch.
Texas Republicans face a high-stakes attorney general primary framed as a MAGA purity test, with Rep. Chip Roy leading a field that includes Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, and Joan Huffman. Trump’s endorsement looms but has not yet weighed in, and Roy’s past clashes with Trump are used by rivals to question his loyalty; polls show Roy at 33%, Middleton 23%, Huffman 13%, Reitz 6%, with about a quarter undecided, making the winner a bellwether for the GOP’s post-Trump legal strategy.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed lawsuits against nine MBTA-adjacent towns—Dracut, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Holden, Marblehead, Middleton, Tewksbury, Wilmington and Winthrop—for failing to implement zoning that allows multi‑family housing near transit as required by the 2021 MBTA Communities Law. The suit aims to compel compliance amid a state effort that has seen 165 of 177 communities comply and is projected to spur about 7,000 new homes, though some towns like Holden and East Bridgewater have argued they’re making good‑faith efforts. Carver, Freetown and Rehoboth are noncompliant but not included in this action. The case follows prior rulings that the law is constitutional and enforceable, with the state previously using funding leverage and court authority to push compliance.
The Idaho Attorney General's Office will reduce paid parental leave from eight weeks to two weeks starting July 1, citing budget concerns, setting it apart from other state agencies that follow the governor's eight-week policy, with staff able to use accrued sick leave or unpaid FMLA leave for additional time.
Montana's Supreme Court dismissed a misconduct case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who was accused of violating conduct rules by attacking the judiciary over a law that increased the governor's power to fill judicial vacancies, but the court found procedural issues and issued a public admonition instead.
Texas is preparing for a highly contested attorney general election, with the office playing a significant role in shaping state and national legal policies. The current office has been deeply affected by political turmoil under Ken Paxton, who has used the position to pursue a conservative legal agenda, including numerous lawsuits against federal policies. The upcoming election features notable Republican candidates, including Chip Roy and Aaron Reitz, and Democrats who oppose Paxton's approach, highlighting the office's political importance and potential future direction.
Louisiana has reversed its plan to terminate a $4.2 billion Medicaid contract with UnitedHealthcare, opting instead for a short-term extension through March to avoid disruptions and allow negotiations, amid ongoing legal disputes and political pressure.
Mikie Sherrill's attorney general pick for New Jersey, Davenport, vows to address affordability and Trump-related issues, amid political controversies over port commission control and social media cases, with praise from former officials and a victory seen as a referendum against Trump.
Democrat Jay Jones wins the Virginia attorney general race despite a late scandal involving violent text messages, defeating incumbent Republican Jason Miyares amid political headwinds and controversy over his past communications.
Democrat Jay Jones wins the Virginia attorney general race, overcoming controversy from past text messages that included violent language, with the election influenced by broader political dynamics and voter perceptions of accountability and political violence.
Democrat Jay Jones wins the Virginia attorney general race in 2025, defeating incumbent Republican Jason Miyares with 52.5% of the vote, as most votes have been reported and the race is called by The Associated Press.
Democrats largely support Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general, despite concerns about political violence and questions about party consistency.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's contentious Senate hearing highlighted deep partisan divides over justice in the US, with Democrats accusing her of enabling political prosecutions and Republicans criticizing perceived weaponization of the Justice Department, while Bondi employed deflective tactics and personal attacks during questioning.
Florida's attorney general has declared that open carry of firearms is 'the law of the state' following a court ruling that deemed the state's open carry ban unconstitutional, prompting law enforcement to adhere to this new interpretation.