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Md. A.G. Office: Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) officer involved in the fatal, police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George's County, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 32-year-old James
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) officer involved in the fatal, police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George's County, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 32-year-old JamesLewis, Jr. of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
The involved Prince George's County Police Department officer is identified as Lieutenant Charles Cooper, an 11-year veteran, assigned to the Bureau of Patrol
The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal, police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
Two officers on scene were equipped with body-worn cameras, and one officer's vehicle was equipped with a dash camera. The IID will generally release body-worn camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.
To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Prince-George%E2%80%99s-County--.aspx
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Decedent-and-Officer-Identified-in-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Prince-George%e2%80%99s-County------.aspx
Md. A.G. Office: Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Howard County Released
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Howard County Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Howard County Police Department that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland.
The decedent was previously identified as 25-year-old Alexander Lamorie of
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 31 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Howard County Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Howard County Police Department that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland.
The decedent was previously identified as 25-year-old Alexander Lamorie ofColumbia, Maryland.
The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Howard-County--.aspx
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Body-Worn-Camera-Footage-from-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Howard-County-Released-.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr Warns That Failure to Pass on Gas Tax Suspension Will Be Investigated
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 28, 2026:
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Carr Warns that Failure to Pass on Gas Tax Suspension will be Investigated
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is reminding businesses of the recent suspension of the gas tax and noting that any failure to comply will result in an investigation and potential prosecution.
"We commend Governor Kemp and our partners in the legislature for passing this critical measure to lower costs at the pump," said Carr. "Any business that purposefully fails to comply with the law will
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 28, 2026:
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Carr Warns that Failure to Pass on Gas Tax Suspension will be Investigated
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is reminding businesses of the recent suspension of the gas tax and noting that any failure to comply will result in an investigation and potential prosecution.
"We commend Governor Kemp and our partners in the legislature for passing this critical measure to lower costs at the pump," said Carr. "Any business that purposefully fails to comply with the law willbe investigated immediately, and we will not hesitate to prosecute if warranted. Now is not the time to play games at the expense of Georgia consumers."
On March 20, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 1199 into law suspending, for 60 days, the excise tax on motor fuel provided for by O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-9-3(a)(1). The suspension became effective on March 20, 2026, upon its signature by the Governor, and applies to both diesel fuel and motor fuel other than diesel. Prices at the pump will begin to reflect this change in the coming days and weeks as retailers receive new shipments of motor fuel. Georgia's excise tax on gasoline is currently 33.3 cents per gallon and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel.
Failure to pass the associated savings on to customers could constitute an unfair or deceptive act, which the Attorney General has the authority to investigate and prosecute (O.C.G.A. Sec.Sec. 10-1-390 through 408).
To report suspected violations, visit consumer.ga.gov or call the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-28/carr-warns-failure-pass-gas-tax-suspension-will-be-investigated
Ga. A.G. Carr Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Carr Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This is a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities across the country, and it is fueling broader crime both inside and outside of prison walls.
Per federal
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Carr Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This is a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities across the country, and it is fueling broader crime both inside and outside of prison walls.
Per federallaw, only a narrow set of federal agencies are authorized to detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones. Meaning, correctional officials often lack the legal authority and the necessary tools to intervene in real time. To address this gap, Carr and 20 other attorneys general are asking the Trump administration to provide state and local law enforcement with the ability to disable or intercept drones before they reach the prison.
"Drones are dropping a staggering amount of contraband into our prisons, and law enforcement are doing their best to combat the problem, but their hands are tied," said Carr. "Current rules put those on the front lines - our correctional officers - at a significant disadvantage, and we have to ensure they have the resources they need to do their jobs. We fought to block contraband cell phones in prisons and jails, and now we're proud to work with the Trump administration to address this latest public safety concern."
In a letter sent to Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counter Terrorism, the attorneys general commend the administration's creation of the Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty. They also underscore the sharp increase in drone drops over prison grounds. In Georgia alone, over the past six months, the Department of Corrections has reported an average of nearly 58 drone incidents per month. Law enforcement has recovered everything from marijuana, ecstasy and meth to cell phones, razors, liquor and food items.
As stated in the letter: "This type of illegal activity is happening all over the country and the consequences are severe. The introduction of drugs contributes to addiction, violence, and overdose incidents. Smuggled weapons heighten the risk of assaults and coordinated acts of violence. Contraband cell phones enable incarcerated individuals to continue criminal enterprises, including fraud schemes, witness intimidation, and violent crime."
For this reason, the attorneys general request that the Task Force, led by Dr. Gorka, work with federal agencies to grant carefully defined authority for state and local law enforcement to address this threat quickly and efficiently. They also recommend continued collaboration with federal partners to investigate and prosecute those who use drones to introduce contraband into correctional facilities.
Led by Carr, the attorneys general of the following states have also signed on to this letter: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.
Find a copy of the letter here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/state-ags-letter-task-force-restore-american-airspace-sovereignty-03-27-26pdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
Carr's Prior Actions to Address Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons
Along with his work to combat illegal drone drops, Carr has also taken action to address the prevalence of contraband cell phones in our prisons. In February 2025, Carr met with the Trump administration's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to discuss the urgency of this issue, and in September 2025, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced plans to introduce a new rule that would allow for the use of cell phone jamming devices in state prisons and local jails.
Carr previously urged the Biden administration to take this same action, but that request was denied. In January 2026, Carr led a 23-state coalition in sending a letter in support of this new FCC proposal.
Carr has also partnered with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) to go after those who are using contraband cell phones to engage in gang activity from behind bars. In November 2025, he announced the convictions of 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods in Barrow County following a large-scale investigation into violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment as directed from inside and outside of prison. Among those convicted was Jamar Ramsay, the statewide leader of 1-8 Trey who is currently serving a life sentence at Hays State Prison in Georgia for a previous murder charge. While incarcerated, Ramsay directed other defendants to engage in criminal activity to further the 1-8 Trey enterprise. Ramsay, along with other defendants, also engaged in electronic communication regarding the recruitment of children into the gang and the packaging, shipping, sale, and distribution of controlled substances, cell phones, and other contraband items into a state correctional facility.
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INFODOC: https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/state-ags-letter-task-force-restore-american-airspace-sovereignty-03-27-26pdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-30/carr-pushes-state-local-authority-combat-illegal-drone-drops-prisons
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Challenges Corporation Commission's Repeal of Renewable Energy Standards
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 31 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Challenges Corporation Commission's Repeal of Renewable Energy Standards
Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed an Application for Rehearing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, challenging the Commission's decision to move forward with repealing the state's Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff Rules without completing the legally required economic analysis.
"The Commission approved this decision before the required economic analysis was even
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PHOENIX, Arizona, March 31 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Challenges Corporation Commission's Repeal of Renewable Energy Standards
Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed an Application for Rehearing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, challenging the Commission's decision to move forward with repealing the state's Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff Rules without completing the legally required economic analysis.
"The Commission approved this decision before the required economic analysis was evenfinished," said Attorney General Mayes. "Arizonans never got the chance to review the completed analysis or comment on it before the commission voted - completely undermining meaningful public participation in the process. We're asking the Commission to follow its own rules and comply with its own rulemaking procedures."
The Attorney General's filing argues that the Commission violated its own Rule Review Procedures by approving publication of a Notice of Final Rulemaking before completing the required Final Economic Impact Statement. Instead of following the required sequence -- completing the analysis, then acting -- the Commission approved the rulemaking and only afterward directed staff to finish the economic review. That approach denied the public any opportunity to weigh in on the completed analysis before the Commission voted.
A copy of the filing is available (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=657dfa3286&e=9153ff6c96).
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-challenges-corporation-commissions-repeal-renewable-energy
West Virginia Attorney General Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 31 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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West Virginia Attorney General Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
Attorney General JB McCuskey has joined a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This drone use is a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities across the country, and it is fueling broader crime
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 31 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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West Virginia Attorney General Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
Attorney General JB McCuskey has joined a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This drone use is a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities across the country, and it is fueling broader crimeboth inside and outside of prison walls.
Per federal law, only a narrow set of federal agencies are authorized to detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones. Thus, correctional officials - who are on the front lines of this issue - often lack the legal authority and the necessary tools to intervene in real time. To address this gap, AG McCuskey and 20 other attorneys general are asking the Trump administration to provide state and local law enforcement with the ability to disable or intercept drones before they reach the prison.
"These drones pose a serious risk to guards at the prisons and the prisoners themselves. We've seen drones used to deliver contraband at a federal prison in McDowell County, so we know this problem is happening here in West Virginia and across the country," McCuskey said. "We are optimistic the Trump Administration will work with our state and local authorities to close this loophole that has prevented our prison officers from intercepting the drones."
In a letter sent to Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counter Terrorism, the attorneys general commend the administration's creation of the Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty. They also underscore the sharp increase in drone drops over prison grounds.
As stated in the letter, this type of illegal activity "is happening all over the country and the consequences are severe. The introduction of drugs contributes to addiction, violence, and overdose incidents.
For this reason, the attorneys general request that the Task Force, led by Dr. Gorka, work with federal agencies to grant carefully defined authority for state and local law enforcement to address this threat quickly and efficiently. They also recommend continued collaboration with federal partners to investigate and prosecute those who use drones to introduce contraband into correctional facilities.
In addition to West Virginia, the attorneys general of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas have also signed onto this Georgia-led letter.
Find a copy of the letter here (https://ago.wv.gov/media/37697/download?inline).
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INFODOC: https://ago.wv.gov/media/37697/download?inline
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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/west-virginia-attorney-general-pushes-state-local-authority-combat-illegal-drone-drops
N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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AG Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests
Trump Administration Ties Funding Requirements to Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to certify to compliance with vague and undefined terms targeting diversity,
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TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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AG Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests
Trump Administration Ties Funding Requirements to Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to certify to compliance with vague and undefined terms targeting diversity,equity, and inclusion.
In the letter, Attorney General Davenport and the coalition argue that the unprecedented proposal imposes unjustified and duplicative burdens on federal funding applicants and recipients, violates federal law, and seeks to threaten and intimidate federal funding recipients away from lawful activities.
"This is an insidious attempt to weaponize the federal government's funding process. It affects every State department and agency as well as all nonprofits, charities, or schools that receive federal funds," said Attorney General Davenport. "Instead of making life more affordable for New Jerseyans, the Trump Administration is obsessed with finding new ways to hold federal funds hostage to ideological battles."
If enacted, the proposed requirement could sew confusion and doubt about federal funding across state agencies as well as private entities that receive federal funding, such as nonprofits and colleges and universities, and potentially threaten them with civil and criminal penalties.
On January 27, 2026, GSA published a notice proposing to amend its Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications, a standard all federal funding applicants and recipients must agree to in order to register for the federal government's System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Registration in SAM.gov is a mandatory step to apply for and receive federal funding. The proposal would, among other things, require funding applicants and recipients to certify they will not engage in so-called "illegal DEI" and references President Trump's executive order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" as well as guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Justice titled "Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination." The order and guidance direct recipients of federal funding against practicing programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The attorneys general call for GSA to withdraw the proposal, pointing out that it is unlawful in multiple ways, including under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and the Constitution's Spending Clause. In addition, it will chill protected speech and activity.
In filing the letter, Attorney General Davenport joins the attorneys general of California, New York, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
View Comment Letter (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026.03.27-Attorneys-General-Comment-Opposing-GSA-Information-Collection-3090-0290.final_.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-opposes-unprecedented-barriers-to-federal-funding-requests/
