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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.
The attorneys general called for the resources necessary
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.
The attorneys general called for the resources necessaryto protect the Justices, their families, and the Supreme Court as an institution. They also emphasized that the court can fulfill its constitutional role only when its justices are able to exercise judicial independence without fear or favor.
The request comes as authorities document a sharp rise in threats against federal judges. According to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, "security incidents of significant concern" for judges spiked by 57% in FY 2025. Recent incidents have underscored the danger: In 2022, a gunman traveled to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's neighborhood with the stated intent to assassinate him in his home. In 2020, an assassin murdered Daniel Anderl, the son of New Jersey U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, at his home during an attempted assassination of Judge Salas.
"New Jerseyans are too familiar with the tragedy of political violence arriving at a public servant's front door," said Attorney General Davenport. "Congress must provide the funding necessary to protect Supreme Court Justices and all the federal judiciary from these growing threats."
New Jersey co-led a similar letter to Congress in December 2025, calling for increased security funding for the federal judiciary.
The Supreme Court's FY 2027 request includes $14.6 million to expand personal protection for the Justices as well as additional personnel to strengthen security at the Supreme Court building. It also includes $2 million for an off-site command post to coordinate residential protection for the Justices.
The coalition acknowledged that Congress faces difficult spending decisions, but it stressed that protecting the Court safeguards not only the Justices and their families but also the security and stability of the nation's constitutional system.
The letter is addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Attorney General Davenport co-led the letter with the attorneys general of Connecticut, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. They were joined by Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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INFODOC: https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-0929_Supreme-Court-Security-Funding-Letter_FINAL.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-co-leads-bipartisan-call-for-congress-to-fully-fund-supreme-court-security-amid-rising-threats/
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Expansion of the ARRIVE Together Program
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Expansion of the ARRIVE Together Program
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that every municipality in Mercer County is covered by the ARRIVE (Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation) Together initiative. Pennington Police Department joins Mercer County's other municipal departments in partnering with mental health professionals and resources from Capital Health
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces Expansion of the ARRIVE Together Program
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that every municipality in Mercer County is covered by the ARRIVE (Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation) Together initiative. Pennington Police Department joins Mercer County's other municipal departments in partnering with mental health professionals and resources from Capital HealthMedical Center when officers recognize when a person would benefit from mental or behavioral health support.
Law enforcement officers increasingly have been expected to perform roles outside standard police training, particularly when responding to individuals who would benefit from the intervention and support of behavioral health experts. ARRIVE Together models provide law enforcement agencies with the resources necessary to respond safely and effectively in those circumstances.
"I saw firsthand as both a federal prosecutor and an outreach and reentry coordinator how programs that build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve keep New Jerseyans safe. Combining mental health professionals with law enforcement in responding to some crises just makes sense - and it strengthens public safety," said Governor Mikie Sherrill. "We know ARRIVE Together works because it has had more than 21,500 successful interactions across New Jersey since its creation, including nearly 700 in Mercer County even before its countywide expansion. I'm grateful to Attorney General Davenport for her continued effort to expand its reach."
"In communities across New Jersey, ARRIVE Together is keeping communities safer, helping people in need of behavioral health services gain access to care, and increasing trust in law enforcement. Today, more than 81% of New Jerseyans have access to a resource that changes lives," said Attorney General Davenport. "Mercer County has demonstrated their commitment to making New Jersey safer by participating in this groundbreaking program."
"ARRIVE Together has proven that collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health professionals works," said Tiffany Wilson, Director of the Office of Alternative and Community Responses. "When experts bring their individual expertise to a multi-faceted situation, the result is a safer, more compassionate New Jersey."
"We're extremely pleased that all of Mercer County is now implementing ARRIVE Together," said Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. "The program has been an overwhelming success in our communities. The partnership between officers and mental and behavioral health professionals has advanced law enforcement's capability to use tactics such as time and de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention teams to better respond to individuals in the community. This has resulted in a dynamic shift in our ability to refer persons in crisis and offer the best possible restorative alternatives."
Mercer County is the state's 10th county to have ARRIVE coverage in every municipality. Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Morris, Sussex, and Union counties also have ARRIVE coverage available in all of their municipalities. In all, more than 81% of New Jersey residents are covered by an agency with an ARRIVE program. And as ARRIVE expands across the state, additional state and local mental health response programs have emerged and expanded to assist individuals in need of behavioral health intervention.
The success of ARRIVE Together models has led to better coordination with, and more efficient utilization of, resources across the state. A broad continuum of state and local mental health response programs has emerged and expanded to assist individuals in need of behavioral health intervention. Mercer County's One Bridge program makes available substance use, mental health, and resiliency programs under one umbrella, offering first responders and members of the community a single resource to reach the appropriate services.
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis - in addition to struggling with substance use or having thoughts of suicide - can call the free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to be connected to compassionate, accessible care and support. New Jersey residents can call or text 988 and chat 988 at 988lifeline.org/chat for round-the-clock assistance.
To learn more about the ARRIVE Together program and the current models operating across the state, please visit www.njoag.gov/arrive.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-announces-expansion-of-the-arrive-together-program/
Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Attorney General Fitch and 47 other state and territory
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JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Attorney General Fitch and 47 other state and territoryattorneys general, to distribute settlement funds paid by generic drug manufacturers in exchange for settlement of claims that those companies illegally conspired to raise the prices of generic drugs.
"Generic drugs are supposed to be a more affordable alternative, and they are often a life line for Americans who rely on them," said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. "We are holding the companies that kept prices artificially high accountable for taking advantage of families, and I encourage any Mississippian who thinks they may be eligible to register today."
The Attorney General previously announced settlements with the manufacturers Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, Heritage, and Heritage's parent company, Emcure, totaling approximately $96.5 million. The multistate coalition's distribution plan aims to return millions of dollars from those settlement funds to those potentially harmed by the elevated prices of the generic drugs that are the subjects of those settlements.
If you purchased a generic drug listed here between May 2009 and December 2019, you may be eligible for compensation. To determine your eligibility, call 1-866-290- 0182 (Toll-Free), email info@AGGenericDrugs.com or visit www.AGGenericDrugs.com.
This settlement stems from a series of investigations built on evidence from several cooperating witnesses at the core of the different conspiracies, millions of documents, and a massive phone record data base. Each complaint addresses a different set of drugs and defendants and lays out an interconnected web of competing industry executives who regularly met and communicated with each other, providing ample opportunity to form illegal agreements. The complaints note that defendants used terms like "fair share," "playing nice in the sandbox," and "responsible competitor" to unlawfully discourage competition, raise prices, and enforce an ingrained culture of collusion.
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming joined Mississippi in the announcement.
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Original text here: https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/2026/09/28/ag-fitch-urges-consumers-to-check-eligibility-for-compensation-from-generic-drug-settlement-september-28-2026/
ICYMI: OAG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Over $21 Million
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: OAG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Over $21 Million
RICHMOND, Va. - In the 2025 - 2026 Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) annual report, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that the unit recovered over $21 million from providers who defrauded or attempted to defraud the Medicaid program.
ANNUAL REPORT: MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
"It is an honor to serve as the 49th Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia and to share with you some
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: OAG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Recovers Over $21 Million
RICHMOND, Va. - In the 2025 - 2026 Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) annual report, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that the unit recovered over $21 million from providers who defrauded or attempted to defraud the Medicaid program.
ANNUAL REPORT: MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
"It is an honor to serve as the 49th Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia and to share with you someof the exceptional work being done by my office's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Virginia's MFCU enjoys a well-earned reputation as a national leader in investigating and prosecuting unscrupulous health care providers who commit fraud against Virginia's Medicaid program and Virginia taxpayers. Whether it is billing for services not rendered, using improperly trained or uncertified employees, or abusing or neglecting patients, our talented team of investigators and prosecutors end these abuses wherever they are found," said Attorney General Jay Jones.
The Richmond Times Dispatch: AG's Medicaid fraud unit wins $21 million from fraudsters
An Attorney General's investigative team last year recovered more than $21 million that fraudsters took or tried to take from Medicaid, the joint state and federal healthcare coverage for low-income and disabled Virginians.
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Virginia pays $8.2 billion of the costs of the $29 billion-a-year Medicaid program.
The recoveries during the fiscal year that ended June 30 include $17.8 million from criminal cases.
These included:
* $10.9 million from six convictions of personal care services agencies.
* $5.1 million from three physicians.
* $987,000 from 30 personal care attendants.
* $328,000 from three unlicensed mental health counselors.
* $214,000 from licensed mental health counselors.
The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control unit also recovered $3.3 million from civil cases.
September 28, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3128-icymi-oags-medicaid-fraud-control-unit-recovers-over-21-million
Ga. A.G. Carr Indicts Caregiver for Neglect of Disabled Adults in Savannah Group Home
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Carr Indicts Caregiver for Neglect of Disabled Adults in Savannah Group Home
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has obtained a new indictment in Chatham County charging Latisha Blake-Ulmer, 50, of Savannah, with three counts of Neglect of a Disabled Adult.
"For anyone to knowingly neglect a disabled patient is egregious, and we won't hesitate to prosecute those responsible,"
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Carr Indicts Caregiver for Neglect of Disabled Adults in Savannah Group Home
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has obtained a new indictment in Chatham County charging Latisha Blake-Ulmer, 50, of Savannah, with three counts of Neglect of a Disabled Adult.
"For anyone to knowingly neglect a disabled patient is egregious, and we won't hesitate to prosecute those responsible,"said Carr. "Through the work of our Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division, we're fighting to ensure Georgia's patients are safe and receive the quality care they deserve, particularly our older and disabled adults. Anything less is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in this state."
Case Summary
As asserted in the indictment, Ulmer managed and cared for disabled adults in a group home located in Savannah. On multiple occasions, the defendant is alleged to have locked residents outside of the home without adequate clothing or protection from adverse weather. As further asserted in the indictment, in another incident, one of the residents spent several days with severe bruising on his upper body and a fractured collarbone, which were ignored, all while under Ulmer's custody and control.
This case was investigated by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division after receiving a complaint from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Chatham County Indictment
On Sept. 23, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a Chatham County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Latisha Blake-Ulmer.
Specifically, the defendant is facing the following charges.
* 3 counts of Neglect of a Disabled Adult
Contact the Attorney General's Office to obtain a copy of the indictment. No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General's Office.
About the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division
Since Attorney General Chris Carr first took office, his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured more than 100 convictions for Medicaid fraud and the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults, resulting in nearly $26 million in restitution orders in criminal matters. Over this same period, Carr's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has obtained civil settlements and judgements totaling more than $138 million as a result of its efforts to safeguard the Georgia Medicaid program.
The Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $5,381,304 for Federal FY 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $1,793,768, is funded by the State of Georgia.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-29/carr-indicts-caregiver-neglect-disabled-adults-savannah-group-home
Ala. A.G. Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder Conviction in Morgan County
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder Conviction in Morgan County
September 29, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Logan McKinley Delp, 42, of Morgan County. Delp was convicted in the Morgan County Circuit Court on October 23, 2025.
The evidence at trial showed that the victim, Anthony Larry Sheppard, at the time
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder Conviction in Morgan County
September 29, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Logan McKinley Delp, 42, of Morgan County. Delp was convicted in the Morgan County Circuit Court on October 23, 2025.
The evidence at trial showed that the victim, Anthony Larry Sheppard, at the timeof his murder, was involved in a long-running custody dispute involving his minor child. On the day of his murder, the victim was due to appear at a child custody hearing. Instead, he was found shot to death numerous times inside of his own house. Police investigation led them to Delp and he admitted that the minor child's mother had offered to pay him to kill the victim. Police even uncovered messages on social media where Delp communicated that he had committed the murder and disposed of the evidence.
Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson successfully prosecuted this case and obtained a guilty verdict. Delp was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Delp sought to have his conviction reversed on appeal.
The Attorney General's Criminal Appeals Division handled the case during the appeals process, arguing for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals to affirm Delp's conviction. The Court did so in a decision issued Friday, September 18, 2026.
Attorney General Marshall commended Assistant Attorney General John Owen for his successful work on this case and thanks District Attorney Scott Anderson and his staff for their valuable assistance in obtaining the conviction.
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Original text here: https://www.alabamaag.gov/attorney-general-marshall-announces-court-of-criminal-appeals-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-in-morgan-county/
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Joins Coalition of 23 States in Challenging 3 Day Waiting Periods for Firearms Purchases
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Joins Coalition of 23 States in Challenging 3 Day Waiting Periods for Firearms Purchases
September 28, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - The State of Alaska has joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Montana, challenging the constitutionality of Maine's 72-hour waiting periods for firearms purchases.
"The Constitution acknowledges the rights of citizens to firearms, and it is incredibly clear that nothing shall stop the free exercise of those rights," said Acting Alaska
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JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Joins Coalition of 23 States in Challenging 3 Day Waiting Periods for Firearms Purchases
September 28, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - The State of Alaska has joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Montana, challenging the constitutionality of Maine's 72-hour waiting periods for firearms purchases.
"The Constitution acknowledges the rights of citizens to firearms, and it is incredibly clear that nothing shall stop the free exercise of those rights," said Acting AlaskaAttorney General Cori Mills. "And yet, states like Maine have normalized making citizens wait to exercise the rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution."
The brief targets a law in Maine that makes residents wait three days after purchasing a firearm before taking possession of it. The brief argues that when states, like Maine, enact laws mandating such delays they violate the Second Amendment of the Constitution. The Second Amendment asserts the right to keep and bear arms, which would include possession of those arms. The brief also states that "forcing a person to delay taking possession of a firearm is clearly 'a restriction on possession'" and not compatible with the plain text of the Constitution.
The Alaska Attorney General joins such cases when further defining and clarifying Constitutional rights can help guarantee the rights of Alaskans, as well as American citizens.
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Original text here: https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2026/092826-Firearms.html
