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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports Gambling on Prediction Market Platforms
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Drummond urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports gambling on prediction market platforms
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related prediction markets belongs to States.
Drummond and 40 other state attorneys filed a formal comment Thursday with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets effectively have become unregulated sportsbooks. Prediction
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Drummond urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports gambling on prediction market platforms
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related prediction markets belongs to States.
Drummond and 40 other state attorneys filed a formal comment Thursday with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets effectively have become unregulated sportsbooks. Predictionmarkets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, are platforms where users trade contracts on the outcome of future events.
"This is unequivocally gambling, which means it belongs under State authority," Drummond said. "States have long had the right and responsibility to protect their own citizens from the dangers of gambling, and that should continue to hold true whether bets take place on a prediction market or inside a traditional casino."
Drummond and the coalition of attorneys general noted in Thursday's letter that users can make all of the same wagers on prediction markets that they can make at a traditional sportsbook. "Any distinction between sportsbook bets and prediction-market bets is illusory," they wrote.
Prediction market users can place wagers on game winners, point spreads and player statistics, bypassing the consumer protections and tax requirements mandated by state gambling laws. The coalition argued that the contracts are considered entertainment-based gambling rather than tools for financial risk management, meaning they fall outside the CFTC's jurisdiction.
The attorneys general caution that sports gambling poses serious risks to public health and financial security, with millions of Americans qualifying as problematic or pathological gamblers. The coalition asserts that States - not the CFTC - are best equipped to protect their residents from the associated harms. They asked the commission to confirm through rulemaking that it lacks jurisdiction over sports-related contracts, ensuring that the power to regulate or prohibit sports gambling remains with States.
In addition to Oklahoma, the coalition includes the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Read the Letter (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/may/Prediction%20Markets%20Comment%20Letter.pdf)
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INFODOC: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/may/Prediction%20Markets%20Comment%20Letter.pdf
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/may/drummond-urges-cftc-to-recognize-state-authority-over-sports-gambling-on-prediction-market-platforms.html
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Sentencing for Member of 2022 Violent Rideshare Carjacking Ring
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Sentencing for Member of 2022 Violent Rideshare Carjacking Ring
Defendant Sentenced for Participation in a Criminal Organization and Violent Incidents, including Sexual Assault
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Corique Moseley, 18, for his role in a carjacking and kidnapping spree that occurred between November 2022 and January 2023. The investigation was led by the Maryland Office of the Attorney
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Sentencing for Member of 2022 Violent Rideshare Carjacking Ring
Defendant Sentenced for Participation in a Criminal Organization and Violent Incidents, including Sexual Assault
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Corique Moseley, 18, for his role in a carjacking and kidnapping spree that occurred between November 2022 and January 2023. The investigation was led by the Maryland Office of the AttorneyGeneral, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Baltimore Violent Crimes Task Force, Baltimore City Police, and Baltimore County Police.
On April 27, 2026, in Baltimore County Circuit Court, Judge Cahill sentenced Moseley to 75 years of incarceration, suspending all but 40 years to serve in prison, with the first 30 years to be served without the possibility of parole - 5 years for each victim involved in the case. Moseley is subject to 5 years of supervised probation upon release and must register as a sexual offender for life.
"Corique Moseley and his co-defendants robbed, assaulted, and terrorized dozens of Marylanders, leaving lasting scars the survivors will carry for the rest of their lives," said Attorney General Brown. "This sentence delivers justice to the victims whose lives were upended by this senseless violence and underscores that our Office will not tolerate the kind of brutality that shatters lives and erodes the safety every Marylander deserves."
Moseley was one of six defendants who were responsible for more than 40 violent incidents, including armed carjackings, kidnappings, and robberies occurring in late 2022. The group's criminal conduct included using rideshare applications, including Uber and Lyft, to lure drivers, whom they then carjacked at gunpoint. Victims were often forced into trunks or back seats while the defendants used the stolen vehicle and rideshare accounts to pick up and rob additional passengers. Some victims were held captive for hours while the defendants drained their bank accounts using ATMs and mobile payment applications.
In December 2025, Moseley was convicted of 31 counts after a six-day jury trial. Evidence presented at trial established that Moseley participated in at least four violent incidents of armed carjacking and/or armed robbery. Witnesses identified him as using handguns to coerce victims into surrendering property. On several occasions, Moseley and his co-conspirators kidnapped victims and transported them to banks or ATMs to withdraw cash, threatening to shoot and kill the victims and their families if they did not comply or if they reported the incident to police.
In one incident, two individuals were carjacked and kidnapped at gunpoint. During that offense, Moseley sexually assaulted a female victim while his co-defendants forced the second victim to withdraw money from several ATMs. Moseley was convicted of third-degree sexual offense by force or threat of force for his role in that incident. The victim reported that Moseley displayed a firearm to compel her to engage in multiple sexual acts and later identified him in a photo array shortly after the assault. Moseley was a minor at the time of the offenses.
All other defendants pleaded guilty.
On June 9, 2025, Raquan Pierce pleaded guilty before Judge Cahill in Baltimore County Circuit Court to participation in a criminal organization, two counts of armed carjacking, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. On September 17, 2025, Pierce was sentenced to 30 years of incarceration, suspending all but 14 years to serve in prison, the first 5 years without the possibility of parole, with 5 years of supervised probation upon release.
On June 11, 2025, Shamar Anderson pleaded guilty before Judge Cahill in Baltimore County Circuit Court to participation in a criminal organization, one count of armed carjacking, one count of kidnapping, one count of home invasion, and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. On September 17, 2025, Anderson was sentenced to 30 years of incarceration, suspending all but 25 years to serve in prison, the first 5 years without the possibility of parole, with 5 years of supervised probation upon release.
On July 30, 2025, Tre'Quon Maye pleaded guilty before Judge Cahill in Baltimore County Circuit Court to participation in a criminal organization, two counts of armed carjacking, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. On September 17, 2025, Maye was sentenced to 30 years of incarceration, suspending all but 15 years to serve in prison, the first 5 years without the possibility of parole, with 5 years of supervised probation upon release.
On May 20, 2025, Ammar Shields pleaded guilty before Judge Cahill in Baltimore County Circuit Court to participation in a criminal organization, two counts of armed carjacking, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. On January 13, 2026, Shields was sentenced to 25 years of incarceration, suspending all but 7 years to serve in prison, the first 5 years without the possibility of parole, with 5 years of supervised probation upon release.
On December 1, 2025, Jamarie Ward pleaded guilty before Judge Cahill in Baltimore County Circuit Court to participation in a criminal organization, two counts of armed carjacking, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. Sentencing for Ward is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked Criminal Division Chief Katie Dorian, Organized Crime Unit Chief Paul Halliday, and Assistant Attorneys General Nancy Frigo and D. Mark Meehan, who prosecuted the case, as well as all law enforcement partners who contributed to the successful prosecution of this case. Attorney General Brown especially thanked the civilian witnesses and victims for their cooperation and help with the successful prosecution.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Sentencing-for-Member-of-2022-Violent-Rideshare-Carjacking-Ring-.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $4.5 Million EpiPen Settlement With Mylan Inc.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $4.5 Million EpiPen Settlement with Mylan, Inc
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Antitrust Division has reached a settlement with Mylan Inc. (Mylan), the company that sells the EpiPen(R), resolving concerns about anticompetitive conduct involving the cost, marketing, and availability of EpiPen products.
"For too long, Mylan has cornered the market on this lifesaving medication and driven up costs for Maryland
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $4.5 Million EpiPen Settlement with Mylan, Inc
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Antitrust Division has reached a settlement with Mylan Inc. (Mylan), the company that sells the EpiPen(R), resolving concerns about anticompetitive conduct involving the cost, marketing, and availability of EpiPen products.
"For too long, Mylan has cornered the market on this lifesaving medication and driven up costs for Marylandfamilies who have had no choice but to pay," said Attorney General Brown. "Today's settlement goes a long way toward holding Mylan accountable for putting profit over the people who depend on this drug to protect their health and keep their loved ones safe."
The EpiPen is a life-saving epinephrine auto-injector used by people at risk of severe allergic reactions. The EpiPen is the most widely used emergency treatment for anaphylaxis, a sudden and potentially fatal allergic reaction. It is a necessity for the millions of Americans - including hundreds of thousands of Marylanders - living with severe allergies to foods, insect stings, or medications.
In 2024, Maryland joined a group of states investigating allegations that Mylan engaged in anticompetitive conduct to keep generic versions of the EpiPen off the market and used its monopoly power to increase its price and require that the life-saving drug be purchased in two-packs instead of a single pen. After nearly two years of investigation and negotiations, Maryland and Mylan have reached the settlement announced today.
Maryland identified that Mylan took steps to protect its market dominance and suppress competition, by entering into exclusionary contracts with pharmacy benefit managers that blocked generic competitors, filing patent lawsuits against competitors and then entering into pay-for-delay settlements, and lodging unfounded concerns with the Food and Drug Administration about EpiPen generic competitors in order to delay the availability of those lower-cost alternatives.
Under the settlement, Maryland has received $4.5 million, which can be used to fund programs that benefit Maryland residents such as for consumer protection and antitrust enforcement. In addition to the financial payment, Mylan has agreed to take several steps aimed at supporting Maryland families, patients, and institutions, including increasing the co-pay coupon for its authorized generic version of the EpiPen from $25 to $40 and increasing access to EpiPen for vulnerable Marylanders.
The agreement resolves claims related to EpiPen pricing and competition in Maryland. The State will continue participating in all efforts addressing anticompetitive conduct related to the pharmaceutical drug industry.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-.5-Million-EpiPen-Settlement-with-Mylan,-Inc-.aspx
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 5 -- The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
Russell Doane, 59, turned himself in for arrest on the strength of a grand jury warrant.
On March 27, 2026, an O'ahu Grand Jury indicted Doane for allegedly using his position as a property manager at Hawaiian Properties to embezzle $647,061.09 from several homeowner associations. Doane is charged with one count of Computer Fraud in the First Degree
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 5 -- The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
Russell Doane, 59, turned himself in for arrest on the strength of a grand jury warrant.
On March 27, 2026, an O'ahu Grand Jury indicted Doane for allegedly using his position as a property manager at Hawaiian Properties to embezzle $647,061.09 from several homeowner associations. Doane is charged with one count of Computer Fraud in the First Degreeand one count of Theft in the First Degree.
Computer Fraud in the First Degree is a class A felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. Theft in the First is a class B felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Attorney General Anne Lopez stated, "We serve the people of Hawaii by holding individuals accountable when they abuse positions of trust for personal gain. We will continue to pursue those who exploit our communities and undermine public confidence."
The investigation was conducted by the Department of the Attorney General's Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD). SIPD is the state of Hawaii's primary law enforcement unit responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption, fraud and economic crimes.
The case, State v. Russell Doane, 1CPC-26-0000421, is being prosecuted by SIPD Deputy Attorney General Thomas Michener. Arraignment is scheduled for May 7, 2026.
Criminal charges are only allegations; Doane is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The public can report corruption, fraud and economic crime through the SIPD "Submit a Tip" website, located at https://ag.hawaii.gov/sipd/tips/. If there is an emergency or immediately threat to life, please call 911.
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Original text here: https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/News-Release-2026-23.pdf
Del. A.G. Jennings, Coalition Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year
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DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-yearcase and secures relief for consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions.
The majority of the settlement funds will go directly to those who made purchases on Google Play between August 2016 and September 2023. Most recipients won't need to fill out a claim form and will receive their payments through PayPal or Venmo.
If consumers don't have access to PayPal or Venmo, they can file a claim through a separate process to receive their payment.
"For years, Google used its market dominance to establish a monopoly and take advantage of their customers," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "With this settlement, consumers will finally get the compensation that they're entitled to."
The settlement forces Google to update its business practices. For at least the next five years, app developers may use alternate payment systems, inform customers about lower prices outside Google's billing system, and list their apps on competing stores without fear of retaliation. Android users can download apps from outside the Play Store for at least the next seven years. Additional information about the lawsuit and settlement is available on the settlement website.
AG Jennings joined this effort alongside the attorneys general of: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/05/04/ag-jennings-coalition-secure-final-approval-in-700-million-google-settlement-over-app-store-monopoly/
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on Mifepristone Restrictions, Warns Fight for Abortion Access Not Over
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on Mifepristone Restrictions, Warns Fight for Abortion Access Not Over
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that restricted access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. The Supreme Court has now ordered that stay, temporarily blocking the Fifth Circuit's
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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on Mifepristone Restrictions, Warns Fight for Abortion Access Not Over
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that restricted access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. The Supreme Court has now ordered that stay, temporarily blocking the Fifth Circuit'sruling from taking effect.
"Today's stay from the Supreme Court is a critical -- if temporary -- victory for the women of Arizona and across this country who depend on mifepristone for their health care," said Attorney General Mayes. "But the same forces that have worked to dismantle reproductive rights since the Dobbs decision continue to use every available legal avenue to deny women access to abortion. I will not stop fighting to ensure that every Arizonan can access reproductive health care."
Mifepristone, when used in combination with misoprostol, is the standard medication used to terminate a pregnancy through 10 weeks. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone in 2000, an estimated 7.5 million people in the United States have used the medication safely. Medication abortion now accounts for 63 percent of all abortions in the formal U.S. health care system, with approximately one in four abortions provided via telehealth. Studies have consistently found mifepristone to be safe and effective.
In 2023, after extensive review, the FDA eliminated the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone as medically unnecessary. That decision followed years of evidence, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that mifepristone could be safely provided without requiring patients to appear in person. The FDA's action allowed providers to offer mifepristone through telehealth and enabled patients to obtain the medication through certified mail-order pharmacies and other approved channels, expanding access for patients who face significant barriers to in-person care.
Attorney General Mayes and the coalition argue that reinstating the in-person dispensing requirement would curtail telehealth access to mifepristone, forcing patients to rely on more difficult alternatives or travel for in-person care. Telehealth has become an increasingly important way for patients to access abortion care, with the share of abortions provided through telemedicine growing from five percent in 2022 to 27 percent in 2025.
The attorneys general also argue that the ruling would disrupt care in states like Arizona, where abortion remains legal and protected. Since the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, clinics in states that protect abortion access have faced increased demand from both in-state and out-of-state patients. By forcing more patients to seek in-person care, the Fifth Circuit's ruling would place new strain on clinics and health care systems that are already stretched.
Attorney General Mayes and the coalition assert that the Fifth Circuit's ruling undermines states' sovereign authority to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. In the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned regulation of abortion to the states, many states took swift executive and legislative action to safeguard reproductive rights and expand access to medication abortion. The attorneys general argue that courts cannot leverage medically unnecessary federal drug regulations to override those state policy choices or impose unnecessary barriers to care in states where abortion is legal.
Joining Attorney General Mayes in filing the brief, which was led by the attorneys general of New York, California, Massachusetts, and Washington, are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as the Governor of Pennsylvania.
In February 2026, while the case was pending in the district court, Attorney General Mayes joined a multistate amicus brief to support the availability of mifepristone via telehealth.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-welcomes-supreme-court-stay-mifepristone-restrictions-warns
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 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, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets.
For almost one hundred years, dating back to 1927, federal law has barred the USPS from mailing certain concealable
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 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, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets.
For almost one hundred years, dating back to 1927, federal law has barred the USPS from mailing certain concealablefirearms. That statute has stood, without any court finding it invalid, since that time. But in January 2026, the Trump administration decided to suddenly stop following the federal law. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an opinion that the statute is unconstitutional, stated it will no longer enforce this commonsense statute, and instructed USPS to issue conforming regulations. On April 2, the USPS published a proposed rule to conform with this DOJ opinion.
Today's letter explains why the proposed rule is unlawful and will harm public safety and the states. The letter explains that the longstanding federal law restricting the mailing of firearms via the Postal Service is constitutional, and the executive branch cannot unilaterally permit conduct Congress has prohibited since 1927. The letter also adds that allowing individuals to send firearms through the mail without going through a licensed seller will make it easier for prohibited persons like felons, individuals subject to restraining orders, and domestic abusers to access firearms, including illegal firearms. It will also make it more difficult, and more expensive, for states to solve gun crimes, reducing the effectiveness of law enforcement tracing tools.
The multistate letter outlines the danger if this rule takes effect. Individuals prohibited from owning a firearm could get a gun through the mail, despite Maryland's sensible laws on who may possess guns. And the types of guns that might be mailed across state lines may even include those prohibited by Maryland law, such as "ghost guns.
This will have a significant impact on the states. Unlike private carriers like UPS, USPS recognizes no statutory obligation to ensure the packages it carries comply with state laws on the acquisition or transfer of firearms, creating a loophole in state laws.
The attorneys general also explain that the Second Amendment does not require USPS to issue this rule because the underlying federal law governs only whether and when USPS can mail firearms; it does not regulate the right to keep and bear arms. And the law is consistent with the nation's tradition; for most of our history, firearms were not accepted for mailing by USPS. Congress's decision in 1927 to avoid having USPS assist in mailing guns that may be in violation of state or local laws, and to make it more difficult for criminals to obtain concealable weapons, was a valid choice.
Attorney General Brown was joined by the attorneys general of New Jersey, New York and Delaware, which co-led the letter, as well as Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Opposes-Postal-Service-Rule-Undermining-Federal-Gun-Law.aspx
