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Statement: Attorney General Labrador and Seven States Raise Concerns About Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 19 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Statement: Attorney General Labrador and Seven States Raise Concerns About Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
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Since before President Trump took office, many of usthe Attorneys General of Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wyominghave argued against the rescheduling of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. See July 2024 Comment of Nebraska and 10 Other States. We all believe the science surrounding marijuanawhich has become only more clear in recent weeksproperly establishes
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BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 19 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Statement: Attorney General Labrador and Seven States Raise Concerns About Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
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Since before President Trump took office, many of usthe Attorneys General of Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wyominghave argued against the rescheduling of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. See July 2024 Comment of Nebraska and 10 Other States. We all believe the science surrounding marijuanawhich has become only more clear in recent weeksproperly establishesit as a Schedule I drug, and we have seen firsthand the harm the drug has caused in our communities. The negative impacts of expanded marijuana use, especially on children and adolescents, are worrisome. And the public policy challenges, such as the exponential increase in difficult-to-combat driving under the influence, are both significant and serious. We have conveyed our concerns to the Administration, and we are grateful for the Administration's good faith consideration of our views.
Because of our long-held views, we are concerned with the issuance of this Executive Order, which directs the U.S. Attorney General to "take all necessary steps to complete the rulemaking process related to rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III." We will evaluate the order closely to determine how we can best continue to engage, protect the public health, and ensure the safety of our citizens.
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Original text here: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/statement-attorney-general-labrador-and-seven-states-raise-concerns-about-federal-marijuana-rescheduling/
Statement from AG Yost on Guilty Plea in Serial Murder Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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Statement from AG Yost on Guilty Plea in Serial Murder Case
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding a guilty plea in the Rebecca Auborn case.
"Today's plea closes a tough case. An overwhelming amount of convincing evidence and an airtight investigation conducted by BCI and Columbus Police left no doubt that a conviction was forthcoming. When law enforcement works together, there's hope for families to secure justice."
Auborn was indicted
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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Statement from AG Yost on Guilty Plea in Serial Murder Case
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding a guilty plea in the Rebecca Auborn case.
"Today's plea closes a tough case. An overwhelming amount of convincing evidence and an airtight investigation conducted by BCI and Columbus Police left no doubt that a conviction was forthcoming. When law enforcement works together, there's hope for families to secure justice."
Auborn was indictedin October 2023 for the intentional, fatal overdoses of four men and an attempted overdose of another man. She pleaded guilty today to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assault. She will be sentenced on Feb. 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, established under Yost's Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, received information that a woman was meeting men for sex in northeast Columbus, then dosing the "johns" with drugs with the intent to steal their belongings.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Columbus Division of Police. The Franklin County Prosecutor's Office is prosecuting the case.
Hear from the AG:
"BCI worked hand in glove with CPD and produced an airtight investigation..."
"The taste of justice is here is sweet...I'm thinking of all these families who have lost a loved one..."
MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Irwin: 614-728-5417
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Original text here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/December-2025/Statement-from-AG-Yost-on-Guilty-Plea-in-Serial-Mu
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces Lawsuit Against Uber
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Drummond announces lawsuit against Uber
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies LLC and Uber USA LLC, alleging they used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in selling Uber One subscription services.
Drummond and a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general joined the lawsuit Monday, which was filed earlier by the Federal Trade Commission.
Drummond said Uber is accused of improperly using negative option
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025:
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Drummond announces lawsuit against Uber
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies LLC and Uber USA LLC, alleging they used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in selling Uber One subscription services.
Drummond and a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general joined the lawsuit Monday, which was filed earlier by the Federal Trade Commission.
Drummond said Uber is accused of improperly using negative optionmarketing tactics when it offered free trial subscriptions - a practice that automatically charges consumers if they do not cancel a free trial. Uber allegedly misled consumers about the amounts they could save when subscribing to Uber One and made it extraordinarily difficult for consumers to cancel once enrolled. Uber is also accused of charging consumers before their billing date, including users whose free trial had not yet ended.
"Oklahoma law prohibits deceptive trade practices and I will always fight to hold accountable any company who breaks the law," Drummond said. "Unless Uber is stopped in court, they are likely to continue cheating and harming hardworking Oklahomans."
The lawsuit seeks restitution, as well as penalties, costs and an injunction against Uber for alleged violations of Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act and the U.S. Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California with a trial currently scheduled for February 2027.
In addition to Oklahoma, the state coalition includes Maryland, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as the District Attorney for Alameda County in California.
Read the Complaint (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2025/december/2025.12.15%20FTC%20et%20al%20v.%20Uber%20et%20al%20First%20Amended%20Complaint%20Redacted%20Public.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2025/december/drummond-announces-lawsuit-against-uber.html
Ex-Husband Found Guilty of Murder in 2001 Cold Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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Ex-Husband Found Guilty of Murder in 2001 Cold Case
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(NORWALK, Ohio) After a two-week trial, a Huron County jury has found Paul Hicks guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Huron County Prosecutor James Sitterly announced.
"You cannot outrun your past - eventually, as this defendant has learned, your evil catches up to you," Yost said. "BCI's investigators and our prosecutors untangled this cold case and presented a clear, convincing picture of the horrors that
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
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Ex-Husband Found Guilty of Murder in 2001 Cold Case
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(NORWALK, Ohio) After a two-week trial, a Huron County jury has found Paul Hicks guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Huron County Prosecutor James Sitterly announced.
"You cannot outrun your past - eventually, as this defendant has learned, your evil catches up to you," Yost said. "BCI's investigators and our prosecutors untangled this cold case and presented a clear, convincing picture of the horrors thatoccurred in the fall of 2001. I'm grateful for the jury's discernment to finally right this wrong."
Hicks, who was indicted in April 2025, was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of kidnapping.
According to witnesses, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at approximately 8 p.m., Regina Rowe Hicks, 25, left her boyfriend's residence in her white Chevrolet Camaro to pick up her son. But she never arrived. On Monday, Oct. 22, the car was found in a pond at Section Line Road 30 in Willard, her body inside.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the request of and with the assistance of the Huron County Sheriff's Office. The case was prosecuted by the Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Section and the Huron County Prosecutor's Office.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Irwin: 614-728-5417
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Original text here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/December-2025/Ex-Husband-Found-Guilty-of-Murder-in-2001-Cold-Cas
Attorney General Jackson Statement on Governor Jim Hunt's Passing
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackson Statement on Governor Jim Hunt's Passing
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RALEIGH Attorney General Jeff Jackson released the following statement in response to Governor Jim Hunt's passing. Governor Hunt served as North Carolina's governor from 1977 to 1985 and 1993 to 2001.
"The first time I met Governor Jim Hunt, I made a joke about how I had once been a very low-ranking soldier.
"He immediately grabbed me by the wrist and said, firmly, 'And that's who you're fighting for,
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackson Statement on Governor Jim Hunt's Passing
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RALEIGH Attorney General Jeff Jackson released the following statement in response to Governor Jim Hunt's passing. Governor Hunt served as North Carolina's governor from 1977 to 1985 and 1993 to 2001.
"The first time I met Governor Jim Hunt, I made a joke about how I had once been a very low-ranking soldier.
"He immediately grabbed me by the wrist and said, firmly, 'And that's who you're fighting for,Jeff - people who are on the bottom, but are trying to move up!'
"I've never forgotten that moment, because it captured him perfectly. He believed public service meant looking out for the little guy, finding ways to move everyone up, and leading with compassion.
"That same spirit showed up in personal ways, too. I never saw him happier than when he was campaigning for his daughter, Rachel. He was her star volunteer. I once saw him tell a voter, "Yes, it's really me - now you need to vote for my daughter!" I know she made him incredibly proud with her public service.
"And even after he'd done everything he'd done - after all the offices, all the accomplishments - he kept doing the small, human things that make leadership real. He used to cut out newspaper clippings and send them to me. Most were about early childhood education - one of his central legacies as Governor. I always read them, and I always showed them to my wife, just to let her know I was pen pals with the Governor.
"In the coming days, it's going to be difficult to summarize everything he accomplished for our state, everything he meant to people.
"But it isn't going to be hard to sum him up as a person:
"He was simply a great joy to be around, and he really cared about people, and he had a vision for ways he could bring people together to do big things that would serve them well.
"When that's your character and you're given the chance to serve again and again, the impact compounds and the good you can do for people lasts for generations.
"We're grateful - and we'll miss him."
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Original text here: https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jackson-statement-on-governor-jim-hunts-passing/
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTING FIREARMS FROM HABITUAL DRUG USERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTING FIREARMS FROM HABITUAL DRUG USERS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal law prohibiting firearms possession by habitual drug users. The Supreme Court's review follows the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit's decision in United States v. Hemani,
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTING FIREARMS FROM HABITUAL DRUG USERS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal law prohibiting firearms possession by habitual drug users. The Supreme Court's review follows the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit's decision in United States v. Hemani,which held that the law could prohibit firearms possession by a habitual drug user only when that user is intoxicated at the time of arrest.
The brief explains that while states have come to different conclusions about how to regulate firearms, they agree the Second Amendment allows restrictions on firearm possession and carriage by habitual drug users. Raoul and the coalition argue the appellate court's decision limits the category of individuals who may be prohibited from possessing firearms.
"I am urging the Supreme Court to reverse the appellate court's decision because the mix of habitual drug use and firearms poses recognized public safety risks. Allowing habitual drug users to carry or use firearms significantly increases danger to our communities," Raoul said. "I am proud to lead this bipartisan coalition, as we all agreed we need to work together to protect our states and communities from gun violence."
In the brief, Raoul and the attorneys general argue public safety is at risk not only while a habitual drug user is intoxicated. Instead, they explain, consistent drug use can cause individuals to experience chronic psychological disturbances that can affect their conduct, decision making, ability to safely handle firearms, and can expose them to unsafe environments to obtain drugs. Raoul and the attorneys general note that, recognizing such dangers, the vast majority of state legislatures have imposed firearm restrictions on habitual drug users.
The bipartisan coalition also explains that the lower court's erroneous interpretation of the Second Amendment restricts states from making appropriate and reasonable determinations about who is likely to misuse firearms. On the contrary, Raoul and the attorneys general state the Second Amendment allows legislatures to consider shifting societal problems and to address them with new regulatory solutions.
The brief is the most recent step in Attorney General Raoul's work to address gun violence throughout Illinois and across the nation. The Attorney General's office created a state-of-the-art crime-gun tracing database for Illinois law enforcement called Crime Gun Connect. Raoul's office also collaborates with local law enforcement to combat gun trafficking and has used the office's jurisdiction to prosecute multi-county gun trafficking offenses. Additionally, the Attorney General's office works with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to increase awareness of Illinois' red flag law and to address gaps in Illinois' firearms licensing system. The office also prosecutes individuals who lie on FOID card applications.
Attorney General Raoul has persistently advocated at the federal and state levels to strengthen regulation of 3D-printed guns and ghost guns. Illinois law now prohibits ghost guns, but the office continues to fight in federal court to help defend a rule closing the federal loophole. Meanwhile, the Attorney General's office also defends cases pending in courts across the state challenging Illinois' regulations of firearms. Nationally, Attorney General Raoul successfully filed and resolved a lawsuit to get the federal firearm license of an unscrupulous arms manufacturer revoked.
In addition to supporting law enforcement efforts to keep communities safe from gun violence, the Attorney General's office supports victims' service providers around Illinois that offer trauma-informed services for crime victims and their families. Raoul's Violence Prevention and Crime Victim Services Division administers a host of programs and services to assist survivors of violent crime. More information is available on the Attorney General's website.
Joining Raoul in filing the amicus brief are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island Vermont and Washington.
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Original text here: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-leads-bipartisan-coalition-urging-supreme-court-to-uphold-federal-law-restricting-firearms-from-habitual-drug-users
AG Nessel Urges Michigan Supreme Court to Adopt Courthouse Civil Arrest Protections
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Michigan Supreme Court to Adopt Courthouse Civil Arrest Protections
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Michigan Supreme Court yesterday in support of the Court's proposed amendment of Michigan Court Rule 8.115, which would generally prohibit civil arrests of individuals who attend court proceedings or conduct other business in a courthouse. In the letter, Attorney General Nessel stressed that the fair administration of justice depends
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LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Michigan Supreme Court to Adopt Courthouse Civil Arrest Protections
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Michigan Supreme Court yesterday in support of the Court's proposed amendment of Michigan Court Rule 8.115, which would generally prohibit civil arrests of individuals who attend court proceedings or conduct other business in a courthouse. In the letter, Attorney General Nessel stressed that the fair administration of justice dependson public participation, which requires unfettered access to courthouses. Creating an environment where people fear civil arrests - whether they are victims, parties, witnesses, or simply courtroom observers or those doing business in the courthouse - discourages participation, undermines accountability, and erodes trust in the justice system.
"When people are afraid to report crimes or come to court because they fear a civil arrest, it puts victims at risk and makes our communities less safe," Nessel said. "It's my sincere hope that the Michigan Supreme Court adopts this amendment to protect access to justice for everyone."
The Attorney General noted that several states already provide similar protections, including New York, Connecticut, and Illinois. Attorney General Nessel also addressed the amendment's implications on civil immigration enforcement. The broad language of the proposed rule would limit certain civil arrests by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in administrative and non-criminal matters within courthouses. She cited recent federal litigation upholding New York's courthouse protections, where the Court recognized that ICE's own prior policies acknowledged that courthouse arrests can deter individuals from reporting crimes or pursuing civil rights claims.
These prior federal policies, Attorney General Nessel noted, restricted civil immigration enforcement actions in or near courthouses to limit circumstances in order to preserve access to justice. The Attorney General stressed that ICE's historical compliance with such policies shows that civil enforcement operations can continue effectively without courthouse arrests.
Attorney General Nessel also noted that the proposed amendment would not invalidate ICE warrants, interfere with judicial warrants, or prevent civil arrests outside courthouses. Any impact on ICE operations, she concluded, would be minimal and far outweighed by the need to protect the public's fundamental right to participate in the justice system.
The letter can be found on the Department of Attorney General's website.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2025/12/19/ag-nessel-urges-michigan-supreme-court-to-adopt-courthouse-civil-arrest-protections
