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State of Alaska Moves to Dismiss Litigation Challenging Federal Decision Authorizing 1.4 Million Acre Transfer Along Dalton Utility Corridor
JUNEAU, Alaska, May 8 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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State of Alaska Moves to Dismiss Litigation Challenging Federal Decision Authorizing 1.4 Million Acre Transfer along Dalton Utility Corridor

(Anchorage, AK) - The State of Alaska has filed a motion to dismiss a challenge brought by 10 environmental organizations against the Department of Interior (DOI)'s decision to revoke two outdated land withdrawals, and the conveyance of approximately 1.4 million acres along the Dalton Highway Corridor to the State. The State argues that the ... Show Full Article

S.D. A.G. Jackley Issues Statement on Tribal Law Enforcement Training Center to Open in North Dakota
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 8 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following statement on May 7, 2026:

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Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement on Tribal Law Enforcement Training Center to Open in North Dakota

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued this statement to the announcement that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will open a law enforcement training center for trial law enforcement in North Dakota and not South Dakota:

"I have long advocated for a regional tribal police academy to better serve our local tribal law enforcement partners.

Yesterday's ... Show Full Article

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Former DHS Employee Faces Felony Charges in $2 Million Assistance Fund Theft
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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Former DHS employee faces felony charges in $2 million assistance fund theft

A former state employee faces felony charges for stealing more than $2 million from programs designed to help low-income Oklahomans pay their energy and water bills, according to a criminal filing made today in Oklahoma County. Attorney General Gentner Drummond says Casey Letran is accused of spending nearly seven years exploiting his role to pocket money meant for struggling families.

An ... Show Full Article

N.J. A.G. Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal

Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans

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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey consumers, families, and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, ... Show Full Article

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces 2026 Excellence in Policing Award Recipients and Law Enforcement Wellness & Resiliency Grant Awards
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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Attorney General Davenport Announces 2026 Excellence in Policing Award Recipients and Law Enforcement Wellness & Resiliency Grant Awards

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Policing Awards, recognizing law enforcement officers, agencies, and community partners across New Jersey for exceptional service, innovation, and commitment to public safety. The Attorney General also announced the agencies receiving ... Show Full Article

Ga. A.G. Carr Brings New Indictment in Bartow County for $72k Georgia Lottery Theft
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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Carr Brings New Indictment in Bartow County for $72k Georgia Lottery Theft

CARTERSVILLE, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Bartow County charging Jovante Peters, 33, of Dawson, with Forgery and Theft. As asserted in the indictment, Peters fraudulently deposited a forged check from the Georgia Lottery Corporation in the amount of $72,096.25.

"Let's be very clear - when you steal from the Georgia Lottery, you're stealing from the millions ... Show Full Article

Del. A.G. Jennings Leads Coalition to Oppose Postal Service's Guns-by-mail Schemme
DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:

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AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme

Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail.

Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed by a Republican president--has barred the USPS from mailing certain concealable firearms. In January ... Show Full Article