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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces State Circuit Court Orders Mayday Health Case to Move Forward to Trial
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 21 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces State Circuit Court Orders Mayday Health Case to Move Forward to Trial
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Circuit Court has ruled that the state's lawsuit against Mayday Health over allegations of deceptive and unlawful abortion pill ads can move forward and ordered that a trial date be set.
"South Dakota's circuit court is the proper place to enforce South Dakota law, and we look forward to presenting
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PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 21 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces State Circuit Court Orders Mayday Health Case to Move Forward to Trial
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Circuit Court has ruled that the state's lawsuit against Mayday Health over allegations of deceptive and unlawful abortion pill ads can move forward and ordered that a trial date be set.
"South Dakota's circuit court is the proper place to enforce South Dakota law, and we look forward to presentingour evidence at trial," said Attorney General Jackley.
Attorney General Jackley in December issued a letter to Mayday Health that it cease and desist from engaging in deceptive advertising regarding the availability of abortion pills in South Dakota which is illegal. Attorney General Jackley also filed a motion in state court requiring Mayday Health stop its advertising that is either untruthful or contrary to South Dakota law.
Mayday Health responded by filing an emergency temporary restraining order in New York U.S. Federal Court. A federal court judge in New York ruled last week that the state court was the proper place for the lawsuit to be heard.
Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3014
R.I. A.G. Neronha: North Smithfield Man to Serve 17 Years in State Prison for Deadly DUI
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 21 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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North Smithfield man to serve 17 years in state prison for deadly DUI
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a North Smithfield man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 17 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed 63-year-old Thomas Lamoureux and severely injured 36-year-old Jeremy Davis.
On February 18, 2026, Nicholas Stone (age 27) pled nolo
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 21 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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North Smithfield man to serve 17 years in state prison for deadly DUI
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a North Smithfield man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 17 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed 63-year-old Thomas Lamoureux and severely injured 36-year-old Jeremy Davis.
On February 18, 2026, Nicholas Stone (age 27) pled nolocontendere to one count of driving under the influence resulting in death, one count of driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of driving to endanger resulting in death, one count of driving to endanger resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle, one count of felony reckless driving, and one count of driving under the influence. Superior Court Justice Jeffrey A. Lanphear sentenced the defendant to 25 years with 17 years to serve at the ACI, 25 years of probation, an eight-year suspension of the defendant's license upon release, 60 hours of community service, substance abuse counseling, and $6,100 in fines.
"Because of this defendant's reckless actions, one man died and another suffered permanent injuries," said Attorney General Neronha. "Driving under the influence is an infuriating crime because every instance is entirely preventable, and so often it leads to severe injury or death, both of which occurred here. While I'm grateful that this defendant will pay significantly for his crimes, nothing can undo the harm caused to the victims and their families. I hope they now feel some sense of closure."
Had the case proceeded to trial, the State was prepared to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant drove under the influence, killing and severely injuring multiple victims.
On October 25, 2023, at approximately 9:40 PM, Rhode Island State Police received several reports of a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash on Route 146 North at the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield. When troopers arrived on scene, they found two victims who had been hit by a motor vehicle. Emergency personnel pronounced Thomas Lamoureux dead at the scene and transported a second victim, Jeremy Davis to Rhode Island Hospital for severe bodily injuries.
Earlier in the evening, at 7:11 PM, the defendant purchased nine nips from Washington Hill Liquors in Lincoln, and at 9:20 PM the defendant returned to purchase nine more nips and a 40 oz can of Budweiser. Thereafter, the defendant drove his grey BMW sedan northbound on Route 146, struck Mr. Davis with the passenger side front bumper, and then struck Mr. Lamoureux, carrying his body on the hood of the vehicle for approximately 600 feet. The defendant then side-swiped a RIPTA passenger van before fleeing to the parking lot of a Walmart in North Smithfield. While parked, the defendant called his mother and confessed to the various crimes. His mother immediately called 9-1-1 and directed authorities to her son's location.
When troopers arrived on scene, they observed a 2011 gray BMW 328i with heavy damage to the hood, front windshield, roof, rear windshield, and driver-side of the motor vehicle. Police attempted to conduct field sobriety tests, but the defendant refused and requested an ambulance. Emergency personnel then transported the defendant to Landmark Medical Center.
At the hospital, after the defendant refused to submit to a chemical test, police sought and obtained a search warrant for the defendant's blood. The defendant's blood alcohol content was determined to be .161, more than double the legal limit, approximately one and a half hours after the collisions.
Special Assistant Attorney General Steve Regine and Rhode Island State Police Troopers Brendan Degnan and Joshua Dilibero of the Rhode Island State Police led the investigation and prosecution of the case.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/north-smithfield-man-serve-17-years-state-prison-deadly-dui
Okla. A.G. Drummond: Price Gouging, Pharmacy Protections in Effect for Counties Impacted by Wildfires
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Price gouging, pharmacy protections in effect for counties impacted by wildfires
Drummond also warns consumers about contractor fraud
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect in the four counties where a State of Emergency has been declared due to this week's wildfires.
The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Price gouging, pharmacy protections in effect for counties impacted by wildfires
Drummond also warns consumers about contractor fraud
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect in the four counties where a State of Emergency has been declared due to this week's wildfires.
The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goodsand services and helps protect citizens from unfair price hikes. The statute is in effect for Beaver, Harper, Texas and Woodward counties.
Drummond cautioned that anyone who violates the Act is subject to legal consequences.
"Oklahomans recovering from the wildfires are protected from unfair price hikes and fraud," he said. "Any businesses that violate the law will be held accountable by my office."
Drummond is also reminding pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) of important legal protections that take effect during a declared emergency. The following statutory deadlines and audit activities are temporarily suspended in affected counties:
* Below-cost appeals - The deadline for a pharmacy to file a below-cost reimbursement appeal is paused during the declaration and for 30 days after it ends. PBMs cannot reject an appeal as "late" if it's filed during this paused period. A pharmacy can still submit appeals during the state of emergency.
* PBM audits - PBMs must pause audits for pharmacies in the affected counties during the state of emergency and for 30 days afterward. Limited exceptions apply in cases involving suspected fraud or audits required by other applicable laws.
Pharmacies with questions or concerns should contact Drummond's PBM Compliance and Enforcement Unit.
Drummond also encourages Oklahoma consumers to be on the lookout for scammers due to spikes in contractor fraud following disasters.
"In the wake of disaster, these bad actors often target vulnerable homeowners desperate to rebuild," Drummond said. "While the desire to quickly repair damage is understandable, taking time to carefully select a reputable contractor is crucial to protecting yourself, your family and your property."
Find tips to protect yourself from contractor fraud or report suspected fraud activity through Drummond's Consumer Protection Unit. Anyone can call the unit at 1-833-681-1895 to find out if complaints have been filed against a contractor or to file a complaint against a contractor.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/february/price-gouging-pharmacy-protections-in-effect-for-counties-impacted-by-wildfires.html
Okla. A.G. Drummond Praises Proposed EPA Rule to Rollback Misguided Risk Management Program
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Drummond praises proposed EPA rule to rollback misguided risk management program
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said today he is pleased the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling back its risk management program rule with its Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention proposal. Drummond sued the Biden Administration over the rule in May 2024.
Drummond also testified before a U.S. House subcommittee in 2024 that the revised risk management
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 21 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Drummond praises proposed EPA rule to rollback misguided risk management program
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said today he is pleased the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling back its risk management program rule with its Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention proposal. Drummond sued the Biden Administration over the rule in May 2024.
Drummond also testified before a U.S. House subcommittee in 2024 that the revised risk managementrule would have devastating consequences for Oklahoma and other states, noting it was bad for business, harmful to consumers and outright hostile to America's oil and gas industry. The expanded rule was aimed at petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturers and facilities that handle threshold quantities of specific chemicals.
In the lawsuit filed May 9, 2024 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Drummond led 13 states and the Arizona Legislature in asking the court to declare the final rule unlawful and vacate the EPA's final action because it exceeded the agency's statutory authority.
"I am pleased the EPA is now taking action to correct what was an egregious overreach," Drummond said. "Rolling back the risk management program rule is in the best interest of businesses and consumers."
The EPA announced its Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention rule late last week, noting the proposed changes would reduce regulatory burden by ensuring consistency, avoid duplicative requirements and bolster economic growth.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/february/drummond-praises-proposed-epa-rule-to-rollback-misguided-risk-management-program.html
N.J. Attorney General's Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Woodbridge, NJ
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release:
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Attorney General's Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Woodbridge, NJ
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a fatal motor-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County. The collision resulted in the death of one female civilian.
According to preliminary information, on February 19, shortly before 12:00 a.m., a Woodbridge police officer conducted a motor-vehicle pursuit of a Nissan
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 21 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release:
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Attorney General's Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Woodbridge, NJ
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a fatal motor-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County. The collision resulted in the death of one female civilian.
According to preliminary information, on February 19, shortly before 12:00 a.m., a Woodbridge police officer conducted a motor-vehicle pursuit of a NissanMaxima which was travelling at a high rate of speed southbound on Route 1. Approximately one minute later, the Nissan crashed into a separate civilian vehicle in the area of Gill Lane. The passenger of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at 12:25 a.m. on Friday, February 20. The other occupants of the vehicles involved in the crash sustained serious injuries and were transported to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center for treatment. The preliminary investigation also revealed that the body of a deceased dog was located inside the Nissan. The police vehicle was not directly involved in the collision.
The identities of those involved are not being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is being released at this time.
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General's Office to conduct investigations of a person's death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-generals-office-investigating-fatal-crash-in-woodbridge-nj/
Ga. A.G. Carr Secures Life Sentence for Muscogee County Gang Member Convicted of Murder
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Carr Secures Life Sentence for Muscogee County Gang Member Convicted of Murder
COLUMBUS, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Kendaryl Rogers (aka "KD"), 33, of Columbus, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus an additional 150 years for the gang-motivated murder of 26-year-old Alex Bales-Davis and the assault of Kathryn Harris. Bales-Davis was killed in a drive-by shooting in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2020. Harris
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Carr Secures Life Sentence for Muscogee County Gang Member Convicted of Murder
COLUMBUS, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Kendaryl Rogers (aka "KD"), 33, of Columbus, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus an additional 150 years for the gang-motivated murder of 26-year-old Alex Bales-Davis and the assault of Kathryn Harris. Bales-Davis was killed in a drive-by shooting in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2020. Harriswas also shot multiple times but survived.
Rogers was convicted of all charges brought against him following a three-week Jury trial in September 2025, which exposed the defendant as a well-known and violent shooter for the Rollin' 60s Crips, who terrorized many of the citizens in the Columbus, Georgia, community.
"We're sending a message that gang activity won't be tolerated anywhere in this state," said Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. "By partnering with local law enforcement, the GBI and FBI, we were able to secure a strong life sentence and, most importantly, justice for the Bales-Davis family. This is exactly why we expanded our Gang Prosecution Unit to Columbus, and we will continue fighting each day to keep Georgians safe."
This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Lee M. Stoy, Jr. and Sheneka Terry, who serves as the Attorney General's gang prosecutor for the Columbus region. It was investigated by the Columbus Police Department, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) Gang Task Force, investigators with the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution Unit, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Since 2022, Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit has worked with local, state, and federal law enforcement to secure five murder convictions and eight gang convictions in Columbus alone. This includes the successful prosecution of Rodderick Glanton, Homer Upshaw and Terrance Upshaw, who were each found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Jesse Ransom and 18-year-old Saiveon Pugh and the assault of two other teens, ages 16 and 18.
"This was a senseless act of violence that took a young man's life and put others at risk," said Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis. "No sentence can undo that loss, but today there is accountability. I'm proud of the determined work by our officers, our law enforcement partners, and the prosecutors who put in the hard work to bring this case to trial. We remain committed to protecting this community and standing with the families affected by violence"
"We will not turn a blind eye to deliberate gang-related crimes," said Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman. "Kendaryl Rogers found out that life plus 150 is real punishment for his violent crimes. The prosecutors with the Attorney General's Office, along with the courts, sent a strong message to all who engage in gang activity and violent crimes. The violence must stop."
"Gang violence tears at the fabric of our communities and leaves families forever changed," said GBI Director Chris Hosey. "The GBI's Gang Task Force is proud to stand alongside the Attorney General's Office, the Columbus Police Department, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI to dismantle criminal street gangs and protect the citizens of Georgia. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who use guns and gang affiliation to spread fear and harm in our neighborhoods."
"Gang violence tears at the fabric of our communities and puts innocent lives at risk," said Peter Ellis, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Georgia Field Office. "The FBI is committed to working alongside our local and state partners to identify, investigate, and dismantle violent gang members who terrorize our neighborhoods, and today's sentence ensures this defendant will no longer threaten the citizens of Columbus."
Conviction and Sentencing
Rogers was convicted of the following charges on Sept. 11, 2025:
* 1 count of Malice Murder - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-1(a)
* 2 counts of Felony Murder - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-1(c)
* 2 counts of Aggravated Assault - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-21(a)
* 1 count of Aggravated Battery - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-24(a)
* 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-15-4(a) and O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-15-4(b)
* 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-11-106(b)(1)
* 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon During a Crime - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-11-133(b)(1)
* 1 count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-11-131(b)
* 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree - O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-7-22(a)(1)
He was sentenced by a Muscogee County Superior Court Judge on Feb. 19, 2026.
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About the Attorney General's Gang Prosecution Unit
In 2022, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp and members of the General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created Georgia's first statewide Gang Prosecution Unit.
Since it began its historic work on July 1, 2022, the Gang Prosecution Unit has investigated and prosecuted cases in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Chatham, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton, Gwinnett, Laurens, Lowndes, Muscogee, Richmond, Spalding, Thomas, Upson and Washington counties, with more than 120 convictions secured across the state.
Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah and Southeast Georgia.
The Gang Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General's Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, and his Organized Retail Crime Unit.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-02-20/carr-secures-life-sentence-muscogee-county-gang-member-convicted-murder
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs:
Today is a great day for Arizona families. Today is a great day for America. The court has spoken clearly: President Trump's tariffs were illegal. The statutes used by the President did not authorize him to impose these tariffs. And thanks to the lawsuit
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs:
Today is a great day for Arizona families. Today is a great day for America. The court has spoken clearly: President Trump's tariffs were illegal. The statutes used by the President did not authorize him to impose these tariffs. And thanks to the lawsuitfiled by my office and our coalition of fellow attorneys general, today they have been struck down.
Let's be honest about what these tariffs actually were -- an illegal tax on American families and businesses. And the President cannot impose taxes on the American people without the consent of their elected representatives in Congress.
According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, the average household lost $1,000 last year under Trump's tariffs. That means families stretching grocery budgets, small businesses watching their margins disappear or being forced out of business entirely.
All year, Americans have watched prices climb and wondered if anyone in power was going to do anything about it. We did something about it.
This case was about more than just tariffs or economic policy. It was about the rule of law and American democracy. The rule of law is worth fighting for. American democracy is worth fighting for. Today, we won one of those fights.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-statement-scotus-ruling-striking-down-trump-tariffs
