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W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Files Complaints Against Putnam County Roofing Contractor
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 27 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Attorney General McCuskey files complaints against Putnam County roofing contractor
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has filed a suit against a Winfield man for allegedly violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by entering into contracts with consumers to perform home improvement projects that were ultimately never completed.
Several complaints have been lodged against John Cook for accepting payments from consumers
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 27 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Attorney General McCuskey files complaints against Putnam County roofing contractor
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has filed a suit against a Winfield man for allegedly violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by entering into contracts with consumers to perform home improvement projects that were ultimately never completed.
Several complaints have been lodged against John Cook for accepting payments from consumersand then not providing services. The complaints allege he refused to refund their payments. Other complaints allege Cook started, but did not finish, work.
John Cook had been doing business as Patriot Roofing & Framing, LLC since February 2019. He held a valid contractor's license from February 2019 until September 2024, at which time his license was placed in inactive status. His license was reactivated in December 2024.
"Home improvements are an expensive investment - people sometimes save up for years for this type of work. Then, to have a contractor not finish the job or not show up at all can be devastating and is wrong," Attorney General McCuskey said. "I am thankful these consumers knew to turn to our office for help and for the hard work of our investigators and attorneys to file these complaints. I encourage anyone else who may be a victim to reach out."
The Attorney General is asking the Kanawha County Circuit Court to permanently ban Cook from providing home improvement or contracting services in any capacity. Additionally, the Attorney General is asking for financial restitution to the victims, civil penalties and an award of attorney's fees incurred in the pursuit of the investigation and litigation of this matter.
Read a copy of the lawsuit here (https://ago.wv.gov/media/37696/download?inline).
Anyone who believes they are a victim of this contractor, or any other scam, can call the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 800-368-8808 or visit the office online at ago.wv.gov.
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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/attorney-general-mccuskey-files-complaints-against-putnam-county-roofing-contractor
VA. A.G. JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection
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RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding - the agency's seminal determination that greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles drives climate change and endangers public health and welfare.
For nearly two decades, Virginians have relied on evidence gathered by the scientific community on the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions to make adjustments that keep Virginians safe.
"While the Trump administration continues to try to convince us that up is down and down is up, we cannot allow them to dismiss decades of evidence gathered by the scientific community and ignore the very real harm to our health and welfare created by greenhouse gases," Attorney General Jones said. "Regulating human-made greenhouse gas emissions is one way we can ensure that our water quality, the cleanup progress made in protecting the Chesapeake Bay, and our futures are protected. We cannot allow Donald Trump to continue to ignore scientific fact at the expense of our lives and our futures. My office will continue to use every legal tool available to protect the health and safety of our communities."
The 2009 Endangerment Finding was the direct result of the landmark 2007 Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts v. EPA, which confirmed that the Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions that endanger public health and welfare. Based on years of rigorous scientific analysis and review, EPA in 2009 determined that emissions from motor vehicles contribute to air pollution that harms public health and welfare. EPA then set federal standards, which have led to significant reductions in motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
Now, almost two decades later, EPA has rushed a rulemaking process to rescind the Endangerment Finding and repeal all motor vehicle greenhouse gas standards, blatantly disregarding the law and science. EPA's rescission is based on flawed interpretations of the law -- previously rejected by the Supreme Court -- that the agency lacks authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The rescission also ignores decades of peer-reviewed scientific evidence confirming the reality and severity of climate change. By eliminating all existing and future federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards, the rule violates EPA's legal obligations, fundamental principles of administrative law, and the agency's mission to protect public health and welfare.
In Virginia, some areas like Fairfax and Hampton Roads see higher levels of particulate matter due to higher traffic volume. Since Virginia's temporary withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), some reports indicate that power plant emissions jumped by more than 20%. Comprehensive solutions are required in order to improve the quality of and reduce to harm to Virginia's air, land, and sea.
Today's lawsuit is the latest action taken by Attorney General Jones and the coalition in their ongoing effort to fight back against EPA's unlawful rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding. In the fall of 2025, 23 attorneys general and seven counties and cities submitted two comment letters urging EPA to abandon the proposal, arguing that it would violate settled law, clear Supreme Court precedent, and scientific consensus, endanger hundreds of millions of Americans--particularly communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms--and cause unprecedented disruption to the regulatory landscape with catastrophic consequences for residents, industries, natural resources, and public investments.
Co-led by the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, AG Jones is joined in filing this challenge, by the attorneys general of: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin,; the District of Columbia; and the United States Virgin Islands, as well as Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the Cities of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Los Angeles, California; and New York, New York; the Counties of Harris, Texas; Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington; and Santa Clara, California; and the Cities and Counties of Denver, Colorado, and San Francisco, California.
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2990-attorney-general-jay-jones-challenges-unlawful-rescission-of-landmark-2009-greenhouse-gas-endangerment-finding
U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office Hold Joint Press Conference on Combating Government Fraud
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office Hold Joint Press Conference on Combating Government Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office Hold Joint Press Conference on Combating Government Fraud
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SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Ron Parsons and South Dakota Attorney General Marty J. Jackley held a joint press conference at the Sioux Falls Police Department on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to highlight
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PIERRE, South Dakota, March 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office Hold Joint Press Conference on Combating Government Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office Hold Joint Press Conference on Combating Government Fraud
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SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Ron Parsons and South Dakota Attorney General Marty J. Jackley held a joint press conference at the Sioux Falls Police Department on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to highlightnew federal and state initiatives to combat the serious problem of fraud committed against state and federal governments and government programs.
The U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office are working together toward the same goals: protecting taxpayer dollars, ensuring government program funding goes to the people in need of assistance, and prosecuting those who steal from state, federal, or tribal governments. Alongside law enforcement and agency partners, the U.S. Attorney's Office and South Dakota Attorney General's Office work together to detect, root out, and prosecute fraudulent conduct. Tips and leads from employees, contractors, and concerned citizens are often how fraud is first discovered.
"Fraud is not a mistake. It is not a technicality. It is not just 'gaming the system.' And it is not victimless. It is stealing. And those who steal from the American taxpayer will be held accountable," said U.S. Attorney Parsons.
"South Dakotans deserve a state government that is transparent and free from corruption," said Attorney General Jackley. "I have and will hold offenders accountable."
NATIONAL CONTEXT: THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM
According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the federal government loses an estimated $233 billion to $521 billion every year to fraud -- representing 3% to 7% of total federal spending. Since 2003, cumulative improper payments have totaled approximately $2.8 trillion. In fiscal year 2024 alone, 16 federal agencies reported $162 billion in improper payments across 68 programs.
The federal multi-agency crackdown on benefit fraud in Minnesota--which resulted in charges against 98 defendants and 64 convictions to date--demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated enforcement across multiple agencies. The new national DOJ Fraud Enforcement Division created under the Trump Administration is modeled on that effort and dedicated to combating fraud--both criminal and civil--in every federal program, in every state. On March 24, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald was confirmed by the United States Senate to lead that division.
THE USAO'S NEW GOVERNMENT FRAUD UNIT
Recently, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota established a Government Fraud Unit to integrate civil and criminal prosecutors from the outset of every case involving government fraud. This unit facilitates the simultaneous pursuit of criminal charges and civil remedies, including recovery under the False Claims Act, which allows the government to seek treble damages for fraud against federal programs. The Unit's focus areas include:
* Healthcare fraud (Medicare, Medicaid, and federal health programs)
* Procurement and grant fraud
* False Claims Act violations
* Theft from tribal programs and organizations
* Financial fraud against federal programs of every kind
The USAO Government Fraud Unit in South Dakota will work closely and coordinate with the new Fraud Enforcement Division at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
SOUTH DAKOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE PROGRAMS
Attorney General Marty Jackley has three programs that promote government accountability within South Dakota: the Public Integrity Unit, Medicaid Fraud Abuse and Neglect Services, and Cooperative Disability Investigations.
South Dakota's Public Integrity Unit was established through Senate Bill 62, which was proposed by Attorney General Jackley, passed by the 2025 Legislature, and signed by Governor Larry Rhoden. The legislation created mandatory reporting requirements for state employee misconduct and provided protection for employees who make good faith reports to authorities.
In its first year, the unit received 58 reports that resulted in 16 investigations, nine substantiated allegations, and four individuals charged. A yearly report will be presented to the legislative Government Operations and Audit Committee. This year's Public Integrity Report can be found at: https://atg.sd.gov/docs/January%202026%20Public%20Integrity%20Report%20to%20GOAC.pdf
Medicaid Fraud, Abuse and Neglect Services recovered $942,248.56 in 2025, while the office's Cooperative Disability Investigations program was ranked the sixth most productive unit in the country for Fiscal Year 2025. The program recorded $4.5 million in Social Security Program Savings and $2.9 million in Medicaid/Medicare Program Savings.
"We will not tolerate fraud that steals from taxpayers," said Attorney General Jackley. "Every dollar recovered is a dollar returned to the public."
RECENT FEDERAL CASES IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Crop Insurance Fraud--Sully County (Criminal Convictions and Civil Judgment: $4,019,820)
Two Sully County farmers falsely certified to a federal crop insurance company that they had planted approximately 2,200 acres of sunflowers and corn that were never planted, then collected over $1.3 million in insurance payments. After criminal convictions in 2022, the government pursued civil remedies under the False Claims Act. In September 2025, a federal judge entered a civil judgment of $4,019,820 against the defendants. The case, which was investigated by the USDA Office of Inspector General and the USDA Risk Management Agency, demonstrates the USAO Fraud Unit's integrated civil and criminal enforcement model.
Theft from Tribal Employment Office--Pine Ridge (Indicted: $4.7 Million+)
Two defendants were federally indicted for conspiring to divert over $4.7 million in employment fee checks from the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) on the Pine Ridge Reservation into a private bank account over a seven-year period. The funds--meant to support tribal employment programs--were allegedly split between the two defendants and used for personal purchases including homes and vehicles. Both face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 22 counts of wire fraud, and 7 counts of money laundering, each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. One defendant has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. The other has pleaded not guilty. The case was investigated by the FBI and HHS Office of Inspector General.
False Claims Act: Telecommunications contractors sued for defrauding Indian Tribe--Rosebud, SD ($2.1 Million+)
The owners and agents of a telecommunications company have been sued under the False Claims Act for allegedly making false claims for payment to the federal government to enrich themselves. A tribal government was awarded a federal grant to expand internet access on the reservation. The Tribe awarded the contract to complete the work to defendants, who then conspired to invoice the Tribe for equipment never purchased and to create fraudulent, inflated invoices for vehicles that were then charged to the federal grant. The claim is subject to treble damages under federal law. The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General.
Tax Preparer Scheme for Submitting Fraudulent Tax Returns--Sioux Falls (Indicted: $685,437)
Working out of her Sioux Falls home, the defendant allegedly submitted fraudulent income tax returns on behalf of dozens of unwitting clients from approximately 2020 through 2023. The tax returns included a variety of falsely claimed items, such as Schedule A deductions and childcare tax credits, thereby inflating individual tax refunds. Defendant was indicted in January 2026 on 45 counts of Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation and Presentation of a False and Fraudulent Tax Return and faces a maximum penalty of three years on each count. The defendant has pleaded not guilty. The case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation.
Superintendent Embezzlement, Bureau of Indian Education School--Pine Ridge (Indicted: $700,000)
The superintendent of a federally funded Bureau of Indian Education school on the Pine Ridge Reservation was indicted on charges of embezzlement and theft from a tribal organization, larceny, and theft of government property for allegedly stealing approximately $700,000 through multiple schemes. The school receives most of its operating budget from the federal government. The defendant has pleaded not guilty. Trial is scheduled for June 2026. Forfeiture proceedings are underway to recover stolen funds for the school and community. The case was investigated by the Department of Interior, Office of Inspector General.
RECENT STATE CASES IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Stealing from Children: Lonna Carroll, former DSS administrative assistant, was sentenced to seven years and ordered to repay $1.78 million for stealing from Child Protection Services between 2010 and 2023.
Exploiting Trust: Mark Rathbun, former state driver's license examiner, faces an 85-count indictment for possession of child pornography and unlawful access of computer systems. Charges include using confidential driver's license data and creating or sharing computer-generated pornographic images of minors. Rathbun's case is pending. He is presumed innocent under the U.S. Constitution.
Falsifying Inspections: Renee Strong, former Department of Public Safety employee, was convicted for forging food service inspections.
Concealing Fraud: Danielle Degenstein, former Department of Revenue employee, was sentenced and fined for failing to report a colleague's creation of fake vehicle titles.
Medicaid Fraud: Sharon Monson of Pierre was indicted on five felony charges for allegedly defrauding the South Dakota Medicaid Program of approximately $588,000. Monson, owner of At Home Nursing, faces charges including unlawful receipt of medical benefits, aggravated grand theft, perjury, and failure to maintain necessary records. The case is pending, and Monson is presumed innocent.
HOW TO REPORT FRAUD
Members of the public who have information about fraud against federal programs are encouraged to come forward. Reports can be made confidentially.
* U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Dakota: (605) 330-4400 (Sioux Falls); (605) 224-5402 (Pierre); (605) 342-7822 (Rapid City) | www.justice.gov/usao-sd
* South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation: (605) 773-3331
* FBI: tips.fbi.gov | 1-800-CALL-FBI
* USDA OIG (crop/food programs): 1-800-424-9121
* HHS OIG (Medicare/Medicaid): 1-800-HHS-TIPS
* GAO FraudNet: gao.gov/fraudnet | fraudnet@gao.gov | (800) 424-5454
Individuals with inside knowledge of fraud against the government may also be eligible to file a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act and may receive between 15% and 30% of any government recovery. Federal law prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers.
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3042
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Guttenberg Police Officer in Connection With Incident in Guttenberg, N.J., on November 12, 2024
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 27 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Guttenberg Police Officer in Connection with Incident in Guttenberg, N.J., on November 12, 2024
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against a Guttenberg police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a November 12, 2024 incident in Guttenberg, New Jersey. The civilian who died during that encounter had previously been identified as Brandon Lee Ortega, 26, of Mexia, Texas.
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TRENTON, New Jersey, March 27 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Guttenberg Police Officer in Connection with Incident in Guttenberg, N.J., on November 12, 2024
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against a Guttenberg police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a November 12, 2024 incident in Guttenberg, New Jersey. The civilian who died during that encounter had previously been identified as Brandon Lee Ortega, 26, of Mexia, Texas.
Mr.Ortega's death was investigated by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) and presented to New Jersey residents serving on the grand jury in accordance with the Independent Directive of 2019, which was issued following the enactment of a state law requiring the Office of the Attorney General to investigate deaths that occur during an encounter with law enforcement.
The investigation included witness interviews, review of 911 calls, radio transmissions, photographs, video footage from body-worn cameras and surveillance videos, and autopsy results. This evidence was presented to a state grand jury. After hearing testimony and evidence, the grand jury concluded its deliberations on March 23, 2026, and voted "no bill," concluding no criminal charges should be filed against Guttenberg Police Officer Brandon Sauerwald.
According to the investigation, at approximately 11:02 p.m. on November 12, 2024, officers from the Guttenberg Police Department responded to 68th Street and Bellevue Avenue after a 911 call was received reporting a disturbance. There, Guttenberg Police Officer Sauerwald and Detective Jaber Jaber met with an individual who explained that he had rented a room to a female from California, but she never checked in. Instead, two males and one female with a dog attempted to enter the property. When the owner denied them entry, an argument ensued and one male, later identified as Mr. Ortega, reportedly brandished a blue firearm. Officers were provided with a description of the individuals involved in the reported disturbance and canvassed the area.
Officer Sauerwald located Ortega in the area of 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd. East. During a brief foot chase, Mr. Ortega fled from Officer Sauerwald and allegedly attempted to carjack an individual. After the failed attempt, the driver chased after Mr. Ortega. Officer Sauerwald pursued, and as he was approaching, Mr. Ortega climbed over a railing and fell approximately 68 feet. Fire department and EMS personnel responded and Mr. Ortega was pronounced deceased at the scene. A gun with a black grip and metallic blue coloring was recovered on Mr. Ortega's person at the scene.
Today, video footage from police body-worn cameras, surveillance cameras, as well as 911 calls related to this fatal incident are being released, pursuant to policies established by the Attorney General's Office in 2019 to promote the fair, impartial, and transparent investigation of fatal police encounters. Investigators provided representatives of Mr. Ortega's family an opportunity to review the recordings before their public release.
The recordings are available to view here: https://njoag.box.com/s/inq7d03b0kn5ggjwuhbv3rdzh02fv83a
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here (https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/agguide/directives/ag-Directive-2019-4.pdf).
Note: Members of the press can email the Communications Office to obtain a link to download the recordings.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/state-grand-jury-declines-to-criminally-charge-guttenberg-police-officer-in-connection-with-incident-in-guttenberg-n-j-on-november-12-2024/
Okla. A.G. Drummond Applauds Passage of Bills Aimed at DUI Offenses
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Drummond applauds passage of bills aimed at DUI offenses
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today applauded the state Legislature's passage of a pair of bills that place restrictions on driving under the influence (DUI) offenders.
House Bill 3114 and Senate Bill 137, authored by Rep. Jonathan Wilk and Sen. Warren Hamilton, are identical bills that would prohibit prison inmates who have been convicted of a DUI causing great bodily injury to another person
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Drummond applauds passage of bills aimed at DUI offenses
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today applauded the state Legislature's passage of a pair of bills that place restrictions on driving under the influence (DUI) offenders.
House Bill 3114 and Senate Bill 137, authored by Rep. Jonathan Wilk and Sen. Warren Hamilton, are identical bills that would prohibit prison inmates who have been convicted of a DUI causing great bodily injury to another personfrom being released on the Department of Corrections' Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Surveillance Program. The measures also cause anyone participating in the GPS program who is ineligible under the new rules to be removed from the program.
"Any drunk driver who severely injures an innocent person should face consequences that fit the gravity of their crime," Drummond said. "I appreciate the work that Rep. Wilk and Sen. Hamilton put into these bills, and I appreciate the House and the Senate for voting to pass their respective versions of the bills."
The bills were introduced amid a controversial decision by the Department of Corrections last month to release Sara Polston from prison to the GPS program after serving only 73 days of her eight-year sentence. Polston nearly killed Micaela Borrego, now 23, while driving under the influence in 2023. Borrego suffered brain damage in the crash and has lasting, life-altering injuries.
SB 137 has passed the Senate 37-8 and now heads to the House for passage. HB 3114 heads to the Senate after a 92-2 vote in the House.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/march/drummond-applauds-passage-of-bills-aimed-at-dui-offenses.html
Md. A.G. Brown Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Over Records for Reported Dangerous, Inhumane, and Unlawful Conditions in Baltimore ICE Detention Facility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Over Records for Reported Dangerous, Inhumane, and Unlawful Conditions in Baltimore ICE Detention Facility
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today filed a motion for summary judgment in Maryland v. Lyons, seeking a court order to compel U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to produce records related to alleged civil rights abuses concerning
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Over Records for Reported Dangerous, Inhumane, and Unlawful Conditions in Baltimore ICE Detention Facility
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today filed a motion for summary judgment in Maryland v. Lyons, seeking a court order to compel U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to produce records related to alleged civil rights abuses concerningreported dangerous, inhumane, and unlawful conditions in ICE "hold rooms" at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in the city of Baltimore.
In its motion for summary judgment, Maryland is asking the court to rule that ICE's refusal to produce documents that were subpoenaed by the Attorney General is unlawful and to order ICE and DHS to produce the documents promptly.
The lawsuit, which was filed on March 10, arises out of the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Civil Rights Division and Federal Accountability Unit's joint investigation into whether ICE has engaged in a pattern or practice of civil rights violations against individuals detained at the Baltimore facility, including overcrowding, extended detention beyond legal limits, denial of medical care, denial of food and water, failure to provide sanitary conditions, and denial of access to legal counsel.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Files-Motion-for-Summary-Judgment-in-Lawsuit-Over-Records-for-Reported-Dangerous,-Inhumane,-and-Unla.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in opposition to a Massachusetts law that seeks to regulate pork production nationwide. If upheld, this statute will impose costly mandates on out-of-state pig farmers - burdening the interstate pork market and increasing prices for all Americans. Carr and 23 other attorneys general are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case and ultimately block enforcement
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in opposition to a Massachusetts law that seeks to regulate pork production nationwide. If upheld, this statute will impose costly mandates on out-of-state pig farmers - burdening the interstate pork market and increasing prices for all Americans. Carr and 23 other attorneys general are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case and ultimately block enforcementof the law.
"We refuse to allow out-of-touch Democrats to dictate how we farm here in Georgia," said Carr. "This is an unconstitutional mandate that will only lead to higher costs for farmers and consumers, and we're asking the Supreme Court to put a stop to this nonsense once and for all. We will always fight for our state's No. 1 industry."
The Massachusetts law, also known as "Question 3," bans the sale and transportation of any pork that was produced in violation of the state's luxury hog-housing requirements. Meaning, even if Georgia-produced pork meets all Georgia and federal safety and quality standards, that pork cannot be sold or transported in Massachusetts if it does not meet the Massachusetts mandate.
In addition to Carr, the attorneys general of the following states have also joined in filing this Iowa-led brief: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Find a copy of the brief here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/032026-triumph-foods-briefpdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-26/carr-fights-farmers-us-supreme-court
