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Attorney General Announces Judgment Against Vacation Scam Company with Long History of Abuse and Fraud
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Announces Judgment Against Vacation Scam Company with Long History of Abuse and Fraud
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Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a judgment and injunction against Arenal Outdoor Center and owner Keith Craig Fletcher in a consumer protection lawsuit. But Fletcher's dubious history extends beyond consumer protection violations. Fletcher has a long history of customer and employee complaints alleging unrefunded vacation packages, bounced checks, not carrying required
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Announces Judgment Against Vacation Scam Company with Long History of Abuse and Fraud
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Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today a judgment and injunction against Arenal Outdoor Center and owner Keith Craig Fletcher in a consumer protection lawsuit. But Fletcher's dubious history extends beyond consumer protection violations. Fletcher has a long history of customer and employee complaints alleging unrefunded vacation packages, bounced checks, not carrying requiredinsurance, and not paying payroll taxes.
Over the years, multiple state and local agencies received complaints against Fletcher, but few penalties or consequences resulted. Fletcher would close one business, open another under a new name, and continue the fraudulent practices. This Attorney General's judgment imposes a permanent ban on Fletcher offering travel-related goods and services within Idaho.
"This permanent injunction represents the hard work of my Consumer Protection Division pursuing flagrant violations of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act," said Attorney General Labrador. "Idaho has amazing opportunities for outdoor recreation and it's shameful that an unscrupulous and greedy operator would ruin that great experience for so many people."
The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office offers the following tips for people looking to book vacations and guide services for recreation:
* First, do your homework - read independent reviews and talk to former clients.
* Check business registries and confirm with appropriate licensing authorities.
* Flashy websites and slick marketing are no guarantee of a legitimate business.
This judgment underscores the Attorney General's ongoing commitment to enforcing the Idaho Consumer Protection Act against businesses that attempt to operate outside the law. The office will continue to prioritize enforcement actions that safeguard the public and ensure a fair, honest marketplace for all Idahoans.
If you have been the victim of a scam, fraud, or deceptive marketing from a business, consumer complaint forms and resources can be found at ReportScamsIdaho.com.
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Original text here: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/attorney-general-announces-judgment-against-vacation-scam-company-with-long-history-of-abuse-and-fraud/
Armstrong stresses cooperation with Standing Rock, fulfills commitment to visit all five tribal nations
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 24 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong stresses cooperation with Standing Rock, fulfills commitment to visit all five tribal nations
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FORT YATES, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today fulfilled his commitment to visit all five sovereign tribal nations in North Dakota during his first year in office, bringing his Cabinet and other state agency leaders to the Standing Rock Reservation to meet with Chairman Steve Sitting Bear, other tribal leaders and members in an ongoing effort to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 24 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong stresses cooperation with Standing Rock, fulfills commitment to visit all five tribal nations
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FORT YATES, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today fulfilled his commitment to visit all five sovereign tribal nations in North Dakota during his first year in office, bringing his Cabinet and other state agency leaders to the Standing Rock Reservation to meet with Chairman Steve Sitting Bear, other tribal leaders and members in an ongoing effort to strengthen state-tribal partnerships andrelationships.
In his opening remarks at Prairie Knights Casino & Resort near Fort Yates, Armstrong thanked the tribe for their hospitality and urged participants to work together to identify actionable issues for collaboration.
"We want to figure out what are the best ways we can find some solutions to some problems," Armstrong said. "We know there's a lot of challenges.... I think the most important takeaway with this is creating that relationship and actually following through on something."
First Lady Kjersti Armstrong also participated in the visit, saying, "We are here to listen. We are here to learn. We want to understand what we can do to better help."
Breakout discussions were held with Tribal Council members, staff, local leaders, state agency representatives and state legislators, with topics ranging from public safety, education, workforce and economic development to tourism, natural resources, health care and recovery.
Armstrong thanked North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director Brad Hawk and his staff for facilitating the visits to introduce the new administration to tribal nations and build stronger relationships and effective partnerships.
While today's official visit completed the governor's commitment to visit all five tribal nations during his first year in office, it was actually his third visit to Standing Rock since taking office: Armstrong attended a joint meeting with South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and the Tribal Council last April, and he attended Sitting Bear's inauguration on Oct. 8.
The Standing Rock Reservation straddles the border between North Dakota and South Dakota, encompassing all of Sioux County in North Dakota, and is the sixth-largest Native American reservation in the United States, covering about 3,572 square miles. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has approximately 16,100 members, with roughly 8,200 living on the reservation, according to the most recent census data.
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Original text here: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-stresses-cooperation-standing-rock-fulfills-commitment-visit-all-five-tribal-nations
AG Nessel Defends Critical Services for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Defends Critical Services for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today secured an agreement (PDF) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Last month, Attorney General Nessel and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general
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LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Defends Critical Services for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today secured an agreement (PDF) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Last month, Attorney General Nessel and a coalition of 20 other attorneys generalsued DOJ over unlawful new conditions that threatened to cut off critical legal services for survivors who could not immediately prove their immigration status. As a result of the lawsuit, DOJ reversed course and today agreed to a binding resolution guaranteeing the federal government will not apply the restrictions to states' VOCA Victim Assistance and VAWA funds and ensuring that survivors can continue to rely on these crucial supports, regardless of immigration status.
"Crime victims, regardless of their immigration status, deserve support, and I am relieved that our lawsuit forced the Trump Administration to stop its illegal attempt to cut off legal services for survivors. One of the top priorities for my office and the Department of Justice must always be to stand with and empower crime victims, and this agreement ensures the federal government cannot use unlawful restrictions to deny them the help they need to heal and rebuild their lives."
For decades, the VAWA and VOCA programs have enabled states to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. These grants fund services such as legal representation for protective orders, custody and visitation matters, child support, housing and relocation assistance, and civil legal assistance that helps survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives. VAWA also funds rape crisis centers that provide urgent support to victims of sexual assault. Congress deliberately designed these programs to reach every eligible survivor, regardless of immigration status, because public safety depends on ensuring that all victims can seek help, report crimes, and rebuild their lives without fear.
In October, the coalition filed a lawsuit after DOJ informed states that they could no longer use VAWA or VOCA funding to provide legal services to undocumented immigrants. The new "Legal Services Condition" applied not only to future awards, but also to grants that had already been issued, some dating back years. The attorneys general warned that the restriction would impose severe burdens on service providers, who do not collect or verify immigration status, and that forcing survivors to produce proof of status before receiving help would be dangerous and potentially impossible.
As a result of the attorneys general's lawsuit, DOJ has now agreed that the challenged restriction cannot and will not be applied to any current VOCA Victim Assistance or VAWA grant awards. Based on this binding stipulation, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition are voluntarily dismissing their lawsuit without prejudice, preserving the ability to refile if DOJ attempts to revive this unlawful restriction in the future.
Joining Attorney General Nessel in this stipulation are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2025/11/24/ag-nessel-defends-critical-services-for-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors
AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services that support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Last
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services that support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Lastmonth, AG Campbell and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general sued DOJ over unlawful conditions that threatened to cut off critical legal services for survivors based on their immigration status. As a result of the lawsuit, DOJ reversed course and today agreed to a binding resolution guaranteeing the federal government will not apply the restrictions to states' VOCA Victim Assistance and VAWA funds, ensuring that survivors can continue to rely on these crucial supports, regardless of immigration status.
"Faced with our lawsuit, the federal government has rightly decided to drop their cruel and unlawful restrictions on essential services that help victims of violent crime navigate their trauma and get back on their feet," said AG Campbell. "Our support for survivors should be unconditional, and I will continue fighting to hold the Trump Administration accountable for actions that harm vulnerable residents."
For decades, the VAWA and VOCA programs have enabled states to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. These grants fund services such as legal representation for protective orders, custody and visitation matters, child support, housing and relocation assistance, and civil legal assistance that helps survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives. VAWA also funds rape crisis centers that provide urgent support to victims of sexual assault. Congress deliberately designed these programs to reach every eligible survivor, regardless of immigration status, because public safety depends on ensuring that all victims can seek help, report crimes, and rebuild their lives without fear.
In October, the coalition filed a lawsuit after DOJ informed states that they could no longer use VAWA or VOCA funding to provide legal services to undocumented immigrants. The new "Legal Services Condition" applied not only to future awards, but also to grants that had already been issued, some dating back years. The attorneys general warned that the restriction would impose severe burdens on service providers, who do not verify immigration status, and that forcing survivors to produce proof of status before receiving help would be dangerous and potentially impossible.
As a result of the attorneys generals' lawsuit, DOJ has now agreed that the challenged restriction cannot and will not be applied to any current VOCA Victim Assistance or VAWA grant awards. Based on this binding stipulation, AG Campbell and the coalition are voluntarily dismissing their lawsuit without prejudice, preserving the ability to refile if DOJ attempts to revive this unlawful restriction in the future.
This agreement follows another multistate victory in a separate lawsuit against DOJ, which dropped its plan to impose further illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance grants following a lawsuit brought by AG Campbell and 20 other attorneys general.
Joining AG Campbell in this stipulation are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
* Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-secures-agreement-preventing-unlawful-restrictions-on-critical-services-for-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors
Attorney General Bonta and CARB Oppose Trump Administration Proposal to Ease Restrictions on Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and CARB Oppose Trump Administration Proposal to Ease Restrictions on Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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OAKLAND California - Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Lauren Sanchez today led a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rulemaking that would weaken certain requirements designed to phase out
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SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and CARB Oppose Trump Administration Proposal to Ease Restrictions on Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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OAKLAND California - Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Lauren Sanchez today led a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general and the City of New York in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rulemaking that would weaken certain requirements designed to phase outthe use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs ) chemicals used for refrigeration and cooling that are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States and around the world. By extending compliance deadlines by several years and allowing for greater global warming potential (GWP) limits, the proposed rule would significantly undermine EPA's current regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act), which are designed to phase out HFCs by 85% by 2036. In the comment letter, the attorneys general argue that EPA fails to recognize how States and industry rely on the current regulations and that the new rule is contrary to law.
"At a time when the world is facing record heat and devastating wildfires, rising sea levels, and extreme weather, going backwards is not an option. Increasing HFC emissions will only accelerate the damage already threatening our planet," said Attorney General Bonta. "That's why, today, we're urging EPA to abandon its proposed rule, which would significantly delay the phaseout of HFCs and undermine important climate progress. Reducing this super pollutant, as required by the current regulations, will protect future generations and the planet."
"California has proven that reducing super-pollutants like hydrofluorocarbons is not only achievable but essential to protecting our communities from worsening climate impacts," said CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez. "Weakening these standards now would erase hard-won progress and ignore the tremendous investment states and industry have already made. We are calling on the EPA to follow science and the law to keep the nation on track by upholding the current rule."
HFCs are widely used in residential, mobile, and commercial cooling systems, such as air conditioning and refrigeration. Once deemed a safer alternative for the environment relative to ozone-depleting substances (chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs), which damage the earth's ozone layer, HFCs were later discovered to pose huge environmental risks. With greenhouse effects (or global warming potentials) hundreds to thousands of times higher than carbon dioxide over a hundred-year period, HFCs were projected to contribute 0.28 to 0.44 degrees Celsius to global surface warming by 2100. Because of this extreme potency, their increasing share of emissions, and their relatively short lifespan in the atmosphere, reducing consumption and production of HFCs is particularly important for addressing climate change.
In December 2020, Congress passed the AIM Act on a bipartisan basis and President Trump signed it into law. The AIM Act provides a framework through which the United States will phase out the production and consumption of HFCs by about 85% by 2036. Under the current regulations, specific sectors that use equipment with refrigerant gases would be limited to gases with lower GWP, resulting in a gradual phaseout of HFC use. For example, currently, new remote condensing systems typically used to refrigerate food by retailers like supermarkets, bakeries, and conveniences stores are limited to using refrigerants with 150 to 300 GWP, depending on the system. EPA's proposed rule would raise the maximum GWP of the refrigerants that could be used to 1,400 from January 1, 2026, until 2032. EPA offers insufficient evidence that relaxing the rule in this manner is consistent with the AIM Act's mandate to reduce use of HFCs.
California has a long history of working to phase down the use of HFCs in our state. This work is an important part of our efforts to curb GHG emissions, which pose massive and unique environmental and economic burdens to California in the form of climate change.
In filing the comment letter, Attorney General Bonta, CARB, and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads a coalition that includes the attorneys general of Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai'i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the Chief Legal Officer of the City of New York.
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Original text here: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-and-carb-oppose-trump-administration-proposal-ease
AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services that support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Last
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ensuring DOJ will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services that support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Lastmonth, AG Campbell and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general sued DOJ over unlawful conditions that threatened to cut off critical legal services for survivors based on their immigration status. As a result of the lawsuit, DOJ reversed course and today agreed to a binding resolution guaranteeing the federal government will not apply the restrictions to states' VOCA Victim Assistance and VAWA funds, ensuring that survivors can continue to rely on these crucial supports, regardless of immigration status.
"Faced with our lawsuit, the federal government has rightly decided to drop their cruel and unlawful restrictions on essential services that help victims of violent crime navigate their trauma and get back on their feet," said AG Campbell. "Our support for survivors should be unconditional, and I will continue fighting to hold the Trump Administration accountable for actions that harm vulnerable residents."
For decades, the VAWA and VOCA programs have enabled states to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. These grants fund services such as legal representation for protective orders, custody and visitation matters, child support, housing and relocation assistance, and civil legal assistance that helps survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives. VAWA also funds rape crisis centers that provide urgent support to victims of sexual assault. Congress deliberately designed these programs to reach every eligible survivor, regardless of immigration status, because public safety depends on ensuring that all victims can seek help, report crimes, and rebuild their lives without fear.
In October, the coalition filed a lawsuit after DOJ informed states that they could no longer use VAWA or VOCA funding to provide legal services to undocumented immigrants. The new "Legal Services Condition" applied not only to future awards, but also to grants that had already been issued, some dating back years. The attorneys general warned that the restriction would impose severe burdens on service providers, who do not verify immigration status, and that forcing survivors to produce proof of status before receiving help would be dangerous and potentially impossible.
As a result of the attorneys generals' lawsuit, DOJ has now agreed that the challenged restriction cannot and will not be applied to any current VOCA Victim Assistance or VAWA grant awards. Based on this binding stipulation, AG Campbell and the coalition are voluntarily dismissing their lawsuit without prejudice, preserving the ability to refile if DOJ attempts to revive this unlawful restriction in the future.
This agreement follows another multistate victory in a separate lawsuit against DOJ, which dropped its plan to impose further illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance grants following a lawsuit brought by AG Campbell and 20 other attorneys general.
Joining AG Campbell in this stipulation are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
* Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-secures-agreement-preventing-unlawful-restrictions-on-critical-services-for-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors
AG Campbell Files Brief In Support Of Boston's Trust Act
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Brief In Support Of Boston's Trust Act
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today filed an amicus brief in support of the city of Boston's motion to dismiss a case brought by the federal government challenging the legality of the Boston Trust Act, a city ordinance that limits the participation of state and local officials in federal civil immigration enforcement. In the brief, AG Campbell argues that the Trust Act is consistent
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Brief In Support Of Boston's Trust Act
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Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today filed an amicus brief in support of the city of Boston's motion to dismiss a case brought by the federal government challenging the legality of the Boston Trust Act, a city ordinance that limits the participation of state and local officials in federal civil immigration enforcement. In the brief, AG Campbell argues that the Trust Act is consistentwith state and federal law and that it advances public safety for all residents.
"The Trust Act promotes public safety and fosters trust between local law enforcement and the communities they serve, helping to make Boston the safest major city in America," said AG Campbell. "I am proud to stand with the city of Boston against this egregious attempt at federal overreach, as we work to protect the rights of all municipalities to set local policy like the Trust Act, that is consistent with state and federal law."
In the brief, AG Campbell argues that core constitutional principles and federalism allow state and local governments to make their own policies and decisions about protecting public safety and community welfare, as long as they do not conflict with federal or state law. The Constitution gives police power to the states and their municipalities, and the decision by Boston's leaders to limit its law enforcement officials' participation in immigration enforcement to protect public safety is a lawful exercise of that power.
AG Campbell also argues that Boston's Trust Act is fully consistent with state and federal law, which cannot compel local participation in civil immigration enforcement. The Trust Act is also aligned with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's 2017 decision in Lunn v. Commonwealth, which made clear that Massachusetts state and local law enforcement officers have no authority to arrest or detain an individual solely on the basis of a federal civil immigration detainer. The Trust Act does not prevent local enforcement from participating in criminal immigration enforcement.
In the brief, AG Campbell argues that the Trust Act is essential for promoting public safety and that by separating immigration enforcement from local policing, local law enforcement is able to build trust with the communities they serve. Data shows that when local police assist in federal civil immigration enforcement, immigrant communities become more isolated and less willing to report crimes, which in turn makes them more vulnerable to violence, exploitation, and abuse. By allowing all residents to report crimes, serve as witnesses, obtain healthcare, and otherwise interact with local officials without fear that doing so may cause themselves or loved ones to be deported, the Trust Act is key to advancing public safety and public health.
AG Campbell urges the court to grant the city's motion to dismiss this lawsuit.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-files-brief-in-support-of-bostons-trust-act
AG Brown issues statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody to the Washington State Supreme Court
OLYMPIA, Washington, Nov. 24 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody to the Washington State Supreme Court
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Attorney General Nick Brown today released a statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody, Senior Assistant Attorney General and Wing Luke Civil Rights Division Chief, to the Washington State Supreme Court.
"Colleen is a brilliant attorney, the founding division director of the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, and an inspirational leader to many at the Washington State
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OLYMPIA, Washington, Nov. 24 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody to the Washington State Supreme Court
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Attorney General Nick Brown today released a statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody, Senior Assistant Attorney General and Wing Luke Civil Rights Division Chief, to the Washington State Supreme Court.
"Colleen is a brilliant attorney, the founding division director of the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, and an inspirational leader to many at the Washington StateAttorney General's Office. Even after just 11 months here, it is hard to imagine the office without Colleen's expertise, savvy, toughness, and caring.
"Our loss is Washington state's gain. There's no place in Washington where Colleen could be more influential than on our highest court. Congratulations, Colleen."
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Original text here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-brown-issues-statement-appointment-colleen-melody-washington-state-supreme
