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politics1 year ago

Maine Faces Legal Threats Over Reproductive and Transgender Health Bills

A group of Republican attorneys general are warning Maine about a bill that would establish the state as a sanctuary for procedures like sex-change surgeries for minors, calling it "totalitarian" and threatening legal action. The bill, LD 227, would prohibit interference with such procedures, protect medical workers from lawsuits, and potentially conceal medical records from legal action. The attorneys general argue that the bill violates the U.S. Constitution and federalist structure, and could lead to legal battles between states. Proponents argue it's about access to healthcare and protecting providers from restrictions enacted by other states.

via Fox News|
#constitutional-violations#maine#politics
politics1 year ago

"27-State Coalition Urges Biden to Secure Texas Border with Mexico"

More than two dozen Republican attorneys general have expressed support for Texas' efforts to secure its southern border and criticized President Biden and DHS Secretary Mayorkas for impeding those efforts. The Supreme Court's temporary overturning of a lower court's injunction allows Border Patrol officials to cut razor wire barriers constructed by Texas along the border. Texas Governor Abbott has declared the state's right to self-defense against what he calls a migrant "invasion," while former FBI and DHS officials have warned of an "unprecedented and imminent danger" from the ongoing influx of migrants. Republicans in Congress are preparing to remove Secretary Mayorkas, and negotiations for a deal to address the border crisis are ongoing.

via Daily Mail|
#border-security#politics#president-biden
politics2 years ago

Republican Attorneys General Target LGBTQ+ Pride Merchandise Over Child-Protection Concerns

Seven Republican attorneys general have sent a letter to Target, criticizing the company's decision to sell Pride merchandise during Pride month. The attorneys general argue that the merchandise, including LGBT-themed onesies, bibs, and swimsuits, may violate child protection laws in their states. They also express concern over Target's support for LGBTQ+ organization GLSEN. The letter suggests that Target should sell more American-themed clothing and implies that the sale of Pride merchandise is hurting the company's profitability.

via UPI News|
#child-protection-laws#lgbtq#politics
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Republican Attorneys General Warn Target Over Pride Merchandise

Seven Republican attorneys general have sent a letter to Target expressing concerns that the company's Pride merchandise may violate child protection laws in their states. They criticized items featuring drag queens and anti-Christian designs, as well as Target's support for LGBTQ+ organization GLSEN. The attorneys general also suggested that the campaign threatens Target's financial interests and urged the company to prioritize selling Pride merchandise that promotes love for the United States. Target has faced backlash and threats of violence over its Pride campaign, leading to adjustments in their plans and the removal of certain items.

via CBS News|
#child-protection-laws#lgbtq-merchandise#lgbtq-rights
business2 years ago

Republican AGs Express Concerns Over Target's Pride Campaign and Child-Protection Laws

Seven Republican attorneys general, led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, have warned Target that its Pride collection may violate child-protection laws and threaten the economic interests of shareholders due to resulting boycotts. They argue that the campaign raises concerns about compliance with state child protection and parental rights laws. Target's Pride collection faced criticism for containing clothing deemed inappropriate, leading to the removal of some items. The attorneys general accuse Target's leadership of negligence and prioritizing politics over business interests. Target's stock has fallen nearly 20% since the controversy surrounding its Pride merchandise.

via Fox Business|
#business#child-protection-laws#pride-campaign
finance2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding ESG Investing in Politics and Business.

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, one of 25 Republican attorneys general suing the US Department of Labor over a rule that would allow federal retirement plans to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, has told a congressional committee that ESG investing is "distorting our financial system and harming consumers and working-class Americans". Reyes said ESG was an "undemocratic tax on our economy and productivity". Democrats on the committee pushed back, saying ESG investing can be a better long-term investment by factoring in risks associated with industries that contribute to climate change.

via KSL.com|
#climate-change#democratic-opposition#esg-investing
finance2 years ago

Republican AGs challenge BlackRock's ESG investments in utilities

Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a motion with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to block BlackRock from imposing its environmental, social and governmental (ESG) policies on utility companies. BlackRock is a signatory to the Climate Action 100+ and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiatives that seek to use the shareholder voting power of members to influence how utilities operate by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting emissions linked to climate change. The attorneys general argue that BlackRock's ESG priorities could raise utility bills for regular Americans and diminish the value of their investment accounts.

via Fox Business|
#blackrock#esg#finance
politics2 years ago

Republican AGs blame Biden's climate policies for bank collapse

Sixteen Republican attorneys general accused the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and Comptroller of the Currency of contributing to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) by prioritizing President Biden’s climate agenda over sound banking practices. They detailed the Biden administration's directive to banks to give climate-related risks special treatment and to downplay investment in traditional energy infrastructure, factors that they say led to the demise of SVB and possible other financial institutions in the future. The AGs charged that the federal leaders’ "lack of focus on true systemic and prudential risk issues creates concern about the health of the financial system in general, as investors have fled bank stocks in recent days."

via Fox News|
#banking-practices#climate-change#federal-regulators