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Md. A.G.: Independent Investigations Division Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 24 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
10/23/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an officer with the
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 24 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
10/23/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an officer with theBaltimore Police Department (BPD) in a marked cruiser while stopped at a stop sign, encountered a man walking onto a shopping center parking lot at the intersection of Erdman Avenue and Ravenwood Avenue. The man approached the cruiser. During the encounter, the man ran from the officer. The officer who remained in his vehicle initially followed the man in his marked cruiser and later exited his cruiser to pursue the man on foot. During the foot pursuit, the man pointed a firearm at the officer. The officer discharged his firearm, striking the man. Officers rendered aid until emergency medical services assumed care. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The officer was not injured during the incident.
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].
The IID will generally release the name of the involved officers within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol. No additional information will be shared at this time regarding the identity of the man who is in critical condition.
The officer on scene was equipped with body-worn camera that recorded the incident. The video will be released in accordance with BPD and IID policies.
Pursuant to Maryland law, the OAG is required to investigate all police-involved incidents that result in the death of an individual or in injuries likely to result in death in the State of Maryland. The OAG and BPD have agreed that the Attorney General's investigation may proceed while BPD meets its investigatory obligations in its federal consent decree.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Officer-Involved-Shooting-in-the-City-of-Baltimore.aspx
Washington's police use-of-force dashboard delivers transparency to the public
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington's police use-of-force dashboard delivers transparency to the public
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The Attorney General's Office held a "Data, Transparency, and Police Use of Force" community forum in Everett Thursday evening to advance the office's transparency work, partnership with local law enforcement, and commitment to community engagement.
The public safety event featured a presentation on the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS), which makes police use-of-force data
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OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington's police use-of-force dashboard delivers transparency to the public
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The Attorney General's Office held a "Data, Transparency, and Police Use of Force" community forum in Everett Thursday evening to advance the office's transparency work, partnership with local law enforcement, and commitment to community engagement.
The public safety event featured a presentation on the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS), which makes police use-of-force dataavailable to everyone in the state. The evening also featured a panel discussion with community members and law enforcement, as well as a question-and-answer period with members of the public.
"Transparency and access to information are essential to building trust. This data tool empowers the public, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies to better understand interactions between the police and the community and make informed decisions about policing practices," Brown said. "Our partnership with law enforcement agencies across the state is key to delivering this vital information to Washingtonians."
"Public data dashboards provide a much-needed window into the trends and contributing factors surrounding the use of force by police. As more and more data is added, WADEPS has the potential to become a powerful tool that the public, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies can use collectively to improve transparency and affect positive outcomes for public safety in Washington state," said David Makin, a criminal justice researcher at Washington State University and program director for WADEPS.
"Transparency in policing is the foundation upon which public trust is built. By providing a comprehensive, streamlined, and publicly available database, WADEPs serves to ensure efficient accessibility to use-of-force data and improves transparency between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve," said Chief Robert Goetz, Everett Police Department. "Moving forward, WADEPs will help agencies across the state make evidence-based policy decisions and continue to prioritize safety for all."
"Trust has to be earned through a process people can examine. I appreciate WADEPS and everyone building it. We strengthen that investment by making sure every required incident is reported, identifying where information came from, and checking it against other evidence," said Nickeia Hunter, Washington Coalition for Police Accountability. "The answer to skepticism is verification: show what is known, what remains disputed, what is missing, and who is responsible for resolving it."
Since WADEPS went live in September 2025, the dashboard has recorded more than 4 million calls for service to law enforcement agencies across the state and more than 1,800 reportable uses of force. Agencies have up to 30 days after an incident to submit the required data to WADEPS. Washington State University developed WADEPS for the Attorney General's Office and continues to manage it, standardizing reporting across hundreds of law enforcement agencies to allow the public to easily compare police use of force across the state.
Visitors to the dashboard can examine police rates of force across different types of calls for service, such as an assault or a mental health call. WADEPS allows users to easily compare data from different regions, including how many calls each law enforcement agency receives, how often they use force, and how often a person is injured because of that force.
The Legislature passed a bill with bipartisan support in 2021 to create WADEPS. Lawmakers cited the need to collect and present data to the public to build community trust and improve transparency. WADEPS was developed through significant collaboration with law enforcement, community leaders, and criminal justice researchers.
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Original text here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/washington-s-police-use-force-dashboard-delivers-transparency-public
S.D. A.G. Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case
Oct 22, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Attorneys General of 18 states who have filed an amicus brief that supports South Dakota in its appeal of a lower federal court ruling that temporarily prohibits the state from enforcing a new law that would criminalize the advertisement, dispensing, and distribution of dangerous abortion pills
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PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case
Oct 22, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Attorneys General of 18 states who have filed an amicus brief that supports South Dakota in its appeal of a lower federal court ruling that temporarily prohibits the state from enforcing a new law that would criminalize the advertisement, dispensing, and distribution of dangerous abortion pillsin South Dakota that don't meet medical and legal standards.
"I appreciate my fellow Attorneys General who agree that individual States have the right to protect against dangerous pills that don't meet medical and legal standards," said Attorney General Marty Jackley. "Our States understand the importance of States' rights and honoring our State law."
In July, the U.S. District Court in Rapid City ruled in favor of Mayday Health which had requested the preliminary injunction. That decision is currently on appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. A trial on the merits of the case is anticipated to occur in 2027.
Attorneys General who joined the brief are from: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.
The brief can be found here: https://atg.sd.gov/docs/ENTRY%20ID%205696002%20AMICUS%20BRIEF%20OF%20ARKANSAS,%20LOUISIANA%20AND%2016%20STATES%20IN%20SUPPORT%20OF%20APPELLANTS%20AND%20REVERSAL.pdf
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3179
N.H. A.G. Formella: U.S. Supreme Court Grants New Hampshire's Request to Stay Lower Court Orders in Election Case
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 23 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 22, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Grants New Hampshire's Request to Stay Lower Court Orders in Election Case
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the United States Supreme Court issued an order today reinstating New Hampshire's law that prohibits the use of student IDs for registering to vote or obtaining a ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
After the Legislature passed HB 323 and it went into effect, the Secretary of State issued
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 23 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 22, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Grants New Hampshire's Request to Stay Lower Court Orders in Election Case
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the United States Supreme Court issued an order today reinstating New Hampshire's law that prohibits the use of student IDs for registering to vote or obtaining a ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
After the Legislature passed HB 323 and it went into effect, the Secretary of State issuedguidance to election officials in April 2026 confirming that student IDs could not be used to register to vote or obtain a ballot. Numerous trainings on this guidance were conducted. In early October, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire reversed this guidance by issuing a preliminary injunction just 32 days prior to the election. To avoid confusion among voters and election officials alike, the Department of Justice sought a stay before the US Supreme Court. On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order that stayed the U.S. District Court's injunction. The stay remains in effect while the State's appeal proceeds.
The Supreme Court emphasized that federal courts ordinarily should not alter election rules on the eve of an election, concluding that the District Court had not identified a sufficient basis to depart from that principle.
"New Hampshire has a responsibility to protect the integrity of its elections and ensure that election laws are applied as written," said Attorney General Formella. "The Supreme Court's decision is an important victory for our efforts to defend those laws and prevent last-minute court orders from creating uncertainty for voters and election officials. We will continue to defend New Hampshire's election laws and the safeguards they provide."
The case, Scanlan v. Coalition for Open Democracy, involves a challenge to New Hampshire's voter identification requirements and related guidance issued by the Secretary of State. The dispute includes whether student identification cards may be considered valid proof of a voter's identity under the State's election laws. The Supreme Court's order stays the lower court's preliminary injunctions while the litigation continues. It does not resolve the underlying merits of the case.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice will continue to defend the State's election laws in the ongoing proceedings. The Secretary of State and the Department of Justice will issue further guidance to all election officials.
U.S. SUPREME COURT 26A512 ORDER (https://www.doj.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt721/files/media/media_document/26a512-order.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/us-supreme-court-grants-new-hampshires-request-stay-lower-court-orders-election-case
Delaware Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Glock for Enabling Proliferation of Illegal Machine Guns
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 23 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Delaware files landmark lawsuit against Glock for enabling proliferation of illegal machine guns
October 22, 2026
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings today announced a civil lawsuit against arms dealer Glock, Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H. under the Keshall "KeKe" Anderson Safe Firearm Sales Act. The lawsuit alleges that the company has knowingly designed, marketed, and sold handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using so called "Glock switches."
The design of Glock
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DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 23 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Delaware files landmark lawsuit against Glock for enabling proliferation of illegal machine guns
October 22, 2026
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings today announced a civil lawsuit against arms dealer Glock, Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H. under the Keshall "KeKe" Anderson Safe Firearm Sales Act. The lawsuit alleges that the company has knowingly designed, marketed, and sold handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using so called "Glock switches."
The design of Glockpistols allows them to be easily, quickly, and cheaply transformed into weapons capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute using inexpensive conversion devices. Glock has known for decades that its design makes these conversions possible, yet has refused to adopt safety features that would prevent them. Instead, the company continued to market these products to civilians, even as law enforcement nationwide reported a surge in violence involving converted Glock handguns.
"For decades, some gun manufacturers have hidden behind the myth that their industry has no moral consequences, that their stake in our communities ends at the cash register, and that they are neutrals in the war between law enforcement and gun violence. Those days are over," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "Our communities, and communities across America, are being terrorized by weapons with destructive power never intended or legal for civilian use. Glock knew. They could have acted. They chose profit over people."
The complaint outlines:
* A dramatic rise in crimes involving Glock handguns modified with switches, both nationwide and in Delaware.
* Multiple seizures of illegally converted Glocks in Delaware, including
* Allegations that Glock ignored warnings from federal authorities, declined to redesign its firearms, and failed to adopt reasonable controls to reduce unlawful use.
* Evidence that Glock's own marketing and social media content glorified fully automatic fire, despite such weapons being illegal for civilian purchase.
The State asserts five causes of action, including violations of Delaware's firearm industry accountability statute and common law public nuisance. The lawsuit seeks an injunction barring Glock from distributing easily convertible pistols to civilians in the state; abatement of the public nuisance; and other relief, including restitution and damages. The lawsuit does not affect Glock sales to law enforcement.
Glock switches and other devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns are illegal in Delaware. In 2025, Jennings co-led, and won, national litigation against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that defeated the agency's plan to redistribute forced reset triggers--devices that convert semiautomatic rifles into fully automatic machine guns--that it had previously seized back into the state.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/10/22/delaware-files-landmark-lawsuit-against-glock-for-enabling-proliferation-of-illegal-machine-guns/
Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of November General Election
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of November General Election
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Voters Experiencing Problems Can Consult Frequently Asked Questions, Call (866) 390-2992, or Request Assistance Online
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the November 3, 2026 general election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday,
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ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of November General Election
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Voters Experiencing Problems Can Consult Frequently Asked Questions, Call (866) 390-2992, or Request Assistance Online
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the November 3, 2026 general election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday,October 24 through Sunday, November 1. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters, including issues voting by mail, or in-person at their polling place during early voting or on Election Day. A guide addressing frequently asked questions is also currently available to assist voters with, among other things, the absentee and mail ballot process, voter registration issues, and any problems encountered at the polls.
"Our democracy was built on the right of every American to vote and make their voices heard at the ballot box," said Attorney General James. "Our Election Protection Hotline is here to support New Yorkers at every step of the voting process. New Yorkers deserve to cast their ballots with confidence, and we will continue working to ensure that our elections remain free from intimidation and harassment."
Attorney General James urges voters experiencing election-related problems to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submit a complaint online. The telephone hotline will be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. during early voting (Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1), and between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. The hotline will also be available on the days before and after Election Day, Monday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 4, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Written requests for assistance may be submitted at any time through the online complaint form. Hotline calls and written requests for assistance are processed by OAG attorneys and staff.
The OAG has operated its Election Protection Hotline since November 2012. During previous elections, OAG fielded hundreds -- and sometimes thousands -- of complaints from voters across the state and worked with local election officials and other partners to address issues. The OAG has also taken legal action to protect against voter registration purges and to ensure that voters have adequate and equitable access to vote early as required by law.
All registered voters have the right to accessible elections. On Election Day, polls are required to be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and if voters are in line before polls close, they must be allowed to vote. In addition, all registered voters have the right to vote free from coercion or intimidation, whether by election officials or any other person.
The OAG will receive and respond to election complaints relating to any of the statutes that OAG enforces, including the New York Voting Rights Act.
The OAG Election Protection Hotline is being coordinated by the Voting Rights Section, led by Section Chief Lindsay McKenzie, with Special Counsel Bethany Perskie, Assistant Attorneys General Edward Fenster, Derek Borchardt, Rebecca Culley, Martin Ascher, Roni Druks, and Jerry Vattamala, Senior Voting Rights Analysts Turquoise Baker and Jake Moore, Voting Rights Analysts Chris Chin, Chris Leaverton, Madison Buchholz, and Dena Li, and Legal Assistant Trainee 2 Lyric Landon. The Voting Rights Section is part of the Civil Rights Bureau, overseen by Bureau Chief Sandra Park and Deputy Bureau Chief Travis England. The Civil Rights Bureau is a part of the Division for Social Justice, which is overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Meghan Faux.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-announces-election-protection-hotline-ahead-november
AG's office defends workers' right to moonlight in settlement with Kiddie Academy
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG's office defends workers' right to moonlight in settlement with Kiddie Academy
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The Attorney General's Office entered a consent decree today with seven Kiddie Academy childcare centers resolving claims they illegally prevented employees from working other jobs in their off hours. Under Washington law, employers can't restrict workers' ability to work a second job or work as an independent contractor if they are paying those workers less than twice the hourly minimum wage.
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OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG's office defends workers' right to moonlight in settlement with Kiddie Academy
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The Attorney General's Office entered a consent decree today with seven Kiddie Academy childcare centers resolving claims they illegally prevented employees from working other jobs in their off hours. Under Washington law, employers can't restrict workers' ability to work a second job or work as an independent contractor if they are paying those workers less than twice the hourly minimum wage.Employment restrictions can keep workers in jobs they would prefer to leave, and outside employment can provide additional income and new opportunities.
Under the terms of the settlement, the childcare centers will pay $252,500 to the affected workers and reform their policies. This is the first case resolved by Attorney General Nick Brown's Worker Rights Unit established in November 2025.
"Our economy has delivered incredible prosperity to some Washingtonians, but workers are facing rising prices and fewer opportunities," said AG Nick Brown. "Our Worker Rights Unit was created to support workers and enforce labor protections, and that's exactly what we did in this case. We will continue to hold employers accountable when they break Washington law."
Kiddie Academy is a nationwide childcare company that operates in a franchise model. The seven childcare centers included in this consent decree are all related franchises, Seattle Academy LLC, Bellevue Childcare LLC, Bothell Academy LLC, Greenwood Academy LLC, Kenmore Academy LLC, Mill Creek Academy LLC, and Redkirk Academy LLC, which are in King and Snohomish counties.
The AG's office received complaints from childcare center workers that their employer restricted them from providing childcare services outside work hours to families who were currently or formerly enrolled at the school. The AG's office alleges that prohibiting employees from taking outside employment or working as independent contractors is a clear violation of Washington law. The office also alleges the company's policies included non-disparagement clauses that did not include whistleblower protections required by law.
The settlement requires the childcare centers to pay $252,500 to workers who were harmed by the illegal policies. The AG's office estimates more than 600 workers may have been impacted, since the policies were companywide. The childcare centers must distribute the fund and report the settlement payments made to the AG's office.
The childcare centers must also change their policies so that employees are not restricted from obtaining outside work and that their non-disparagement clause includes whistleblower protections. The AG's office will monitor their compliance for the next two years.
AGO attorneys and staff who worked on this case include Assistant Attorney General Mark Rose and Paralegal Victoria Barbaglia.
In 2027, the minimum wage in Washington will be $17.73 an hour for most workers. The law that guarantees workers' ability to seek outside employment will apply to workers making less than $35.46 an hour in much of the state, though that number will be higher for workers in localities with a higher minimum wage.
Washington workers who believe their rights have been violated can contact the Worker Rights Unit.
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Original text here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-s-office-defends-workers-right-moonlight-settlement-kiddie-academy (TNSmrp)
