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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION

Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 million in federal ... Show Full Article
Okla. A.G. Drummond Tells Muskogee Schools the First Amendment Did Not Require Canceling Prayer Walk, Offers Future Support
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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Drummond tells Muskogee schools the First Amendment did not require canceling prayer walk, offers future support

Attorney General Gentner Drummond today advised Muskogee Public Schools that it was under no constitutional obligation to cancel a community prayer walk earlier this month, and offered this Office's assistance to any Oklahoma district that receives a similar demand.

Muskogee 6th and 7th Grade Academy had scheduled a Back to School Community Prayer ... Show Full Article
Okla. A.G. Drummond Fights to Return Inola Smelter Case to State Court
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:

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Drummond fights to return Inola smelter case to state court

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking a federal court to send his lawsuit over the proposed Inola aluminum smelter back to Rogers County District Court. He is also asking the court to order the defendants to pay the State's costs and attorney fees for improperly removing the case.

In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Drummond argues that every element ... Show Full Article
N.J. A.G. Davenport: Ex-Paterson Zoning Inspector Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Scam Involving Bogus City Construction Permits Bearing Forged Signatures
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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AG Davenport: Ex-Paterson Zoning Inspector Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Scam Involving Bogus City Construction Permits Bearing Forged Signatures

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing today of a former Paterson zoning inspector and two of his codefendants, in connection with a criminal scheme to provide applicants seeking Paterson zoning permits with expedited, invalid, ... Show Full Article
N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding

Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants

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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal government's imposition of illegal immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety ... Show Full Article
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants, including grants intended to keep law enforcement officers safe and fight crime.

"The federal government ... Show Full Article
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Findings in Sunshine Residential Homes Investigation, Calls for Legislative Reform
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:

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Attorney General Mayes Issues Findings in Sunshine Residential Homes Investigation, Calls for Legislative Reform

Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued findings in the investigation of the allegations that Sunshine Residential Homes, LLC obtained rate increases from the Department of Child Safety in exchange for political contributions to Governor Katie Hobbs.

"After two years of investigation, consisting of multiple interviews, reviews of campaign-finance records, procurement ... Show Full Article