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Va. A.G. Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests.
Under federal law, immigration officers conducting warrantless civil immigration
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests.
Under federal law, immigration officers conducting warrantless civil immigrationarrests must have probable cause to believe that an individual is unlawfully present in the United States and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained. However, DHS officers routinely carry out warrantless arrests without determining if the individual is an escape risk. It is important to uphold the law and protect public safety, but this does neither. We must adhere to the law when we enforce the law, and so must DHS. There is no justification for the widespread harms of the Trump Administration's unlawful immigration enforcement practices and the damage it is inflicting on our nation, our Commonwealth, and the rule of law.
"The Trump Administration is creating and stoking fear in our communities through these unlawful arrests that aim to make a political statement and sow mistrust between law enforcement and the communities they serve," said Attorney General Jones. "Threats to our neighbors, friends, teachers, and families have resulted in widespread fear. President Trump's DHS continues to strip people of their humanity and dignity, and it continues to exacerbate mistrust when we should be strengthening relationships and transparency between law enforcement and communities. My office will keep using every legal power and tool at our disposal to stand up for our communities and Virginians."
Across the country, federal immigration agents have escalated their enforcement activities, disrupting communities and undermining public health, safety, education, and local economies. Virginia has seen these harms firsthand, as aggressive immigration enforcement tactics have kept students out of school, disrupted agricultural work, discouraged people from seeking medical care, undermined families' financial stability, and weakened the relationship between immigrant communities and local law enforcement. Federal agents' use of ski masks, dark sunglasses, plainclothes, and unmarked vehicles, and refusals to identify themselves while carrying out operations, has further contributed to fear and uncertainty in affected communities.
The brief was filed in Escobar-Molina v. DHS, a case challenging DHS's policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests in the District of Columbia. On December 2, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted in part a motion for a preliminary injunction.
In filing the brief, Attorney General Jones joins the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
October 22, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3142-attorney-general-jones-supports-litigation-challenging-unlawful-immigration-arrests
South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Aiding and Abetting Conviction on Kidnapping Robbery
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Aiding and Abetting Conviction on Kidnapping Robbery
Oct 22, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of a defendant despite claims of insufficient evidence.
This case was based on strong evidence at trial that the defendant was a dangerous criminal," said Attorney General Jackley. "The investigators, trial and appellate lawyers have held him accountable and have
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PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Aiding and Abetting Conviction on Kidnapping Robbery
Oct 22, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of a defendant despite claims of insufficient evidence.
This case was based on strong evidence at trial that the defendant was a dangerous criminal," said Attorney General Jackley. "The investigators, trial and appellate lawyers have held him accountable and havekept our communities safer."
Cory Bromley was arrested with another suspect for a robbery that took place March 1, 2025, in Alcester. Bromley was convicted on one count each of First-Degree Robbery, First-Degree Burglary, Commission of a Felony (Kidnapping) while armed with a Firearm, Second-Degree Kidnapping, and Petty Theft. He is serving 25 years in prison.
At Bromley's trial, the State alleged Bromley had aided and abetted the crimes. The defense argued there was insufficient evidence that he had been involved. Bromley appealed his case to the South Dakota Supreme Court on the grounds there was insufficient evidence for convictions on all charges.
The Court ruled that the evidence presented at trial proved that Bromley had intended to be involved in the crimes and that he had not been merely "present" at the scene as argued by the defense. The Court stated that it was reasonable for the jury to determine that Bromley had aided and abetted the crimes.
South Dakota's Attorney General's Office represented the state at the appeal. The Supreme Court's decision was unanimous.
The ruling can be found here: https://ujs.sd.gov/media/uhqo5mj0/31306.pdf
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3180
Okla. A.G. Drummond Seeks Emissions Data From Inola Smelter Companies Before Construction Starts
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond seeks emissions data from Inola smelter companies before construction starts
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 22, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today asked a Rogers County judge to let the State begin gathering evidence now from Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma, the companies behind the proposed Inola aluminum smelter, rather than wait until after the court rules on their motion to dismiss.
Under state law, a defendant's 30-day deadline to respond to
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond seeks emissions data from Inola smelter companies before construction starts
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 22, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today asked a Rogers County judge to let the State begin gathering evidence now from Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma, the companies behind the proposed Inola aluminum smelter, rather than wait until after the court rules on their motion to dismiss.
Under state law, a defendant's 30-day deadline to respond towritten discovery does not begin to run until the defendant files a formal answer to the lawsuit. The companies do not have to answer until 20 days after the court rules on their pending motion to dismiss, and there is no set date for that ruling. Today's filing asks the court to start the 30-day clock now.
The companies have told shareholders they expect to begin construction once engineering and a power supply agreement are complete, and, as recently as this year, said that could happen by the end of 2026. The Town of Inola has a moratorium on heavy industrial construction in place through April 7, 2027, when voters will decide on a proposed ban on aluminum smelting within the town. The motion notes that Aluminum Oklahoma, which does business as Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, has threatened to sue the town over the moratorium.
"These companies told a federal judge that our case rests on speculation, yet they are the only ones holding the data that would show what this smelter will release into the air and onto the land around Inola," Drummond said. "Oklahomans deserve those answers before the bulldozers arrive, not after."
Drummond sued in June to stop the smelter from being built, seeking to protect the health of area residents, livestock and natural resources. The companies removed the case to federal court, where they argued that the fluoride emissions in their own permit application are only a "theoretical maximum." The federal court sent the case back to Rogers County in September.
If the motion is granted, the companies will have 30 days to produce the data behind their emission estimates, along with information on the project's engineering, ownership and financing and the companies' compliance record at their other smelters. The companies oppose the motion.
Read the Motion (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/october/Smelter.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/october/drummond-seeks-emissions-data-from-inola-smelter-companies-before-construction-starts.html
Okla. A.G. Drummond Comments After Swadley Sentenced for Defrauding Oklahoma Taxpayers
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond comments after Swadley sentenced for defrauding Oklahoma taxpayers
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 22, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today responded to the sentencing of Brent Swadley for his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud Oklahoma taxpayers.
Swadley received a six-year suspended sentence and was ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution and $50,000 in fines. At Swadley's trial, the jury recommended he serve 10 years in prison.
"Judge Truong has
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond comments after Swadley sentenced for defrauding Oklahoma taxpayers
OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 22, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond today responded to the sentencing of Brent Swadley for his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud Oklahoma taxpayers.
Swadley received a six-year suspended sentence and was ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution and $50,000 in fines. At Swadley's trial, the jury recommended he serve 10 years in prison.
"Judge Truong hasinvited fraudsters like Brent Swadley to injure Oklahoma with impunity. She should resign," Drummond said. "The State proved our case in court, and we believe the verdict the jury returned was a just sentence. We asked that it be imposed, and the judge chose not to follow the jury's recommendation. When a judge ignores years-long investigations by multiple state agencies and a jury of Oklahoma citizens who thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence, public confidence in the justice system is undermined."
Swadley was convicted in May on six felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the state and five counts of presenting false or fraudulent claims against the state. The charges stemmed from Swadley's contract with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to operate Swadley's Foggy Bottom Kitchen restaurants at six state parks.
Evidence presented at trial showed Swadley submitted fraudulent invoices and directed a supplier to inflate equipment costs. His restaurant chain received approximately $16 million in state funds before the contract was canceled in 2022.
Drummond directed his office to investigate the contract in coordination with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation shortly after taking office in January 2023. The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted Swadley and two others in February 2024. Both co-defendants, Curtis Breuklander and Timothy Hooper, pleaded guilty before Swadley's conviction.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/october/drummond-comments-after-swadley-sentenced-for-defrauding-oklahoma-taxpayers.html
N.J. A.G. Davenport Takes Action to Move to Protect Taxpayers and Preserve Competition in Proposed CRH-Arcosa Merger
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Takes Action to Move to Protect Taxpayers and Preserve Competition in Proposed CRH-Arcosa Merger
Settlement Requires Sale of Some Asphalt Plants in New Jersey
October 22, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the filing of a proposed consent judgment to preserve competition in the market for hot-mix asphalt (HMA) used to build and repair New Jersey's roads.
As a condition of CRH PLC's proposed acquisition of Arcosa, Inc., New Jersey
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Takes Action to Move to Protect Taxpayers and Preserve Competition in Proposed CRH-Arcosa Merger
Settlement Requires Sale of Some Asphalt Plants in New Jersey
October 22, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the filing of a proposed consent judgment to preserve competition in the market for hot-mix asphalt (HMA) used to build and repair New Jersey's roads.
As a condition of CRH PLC's proposed acquisition of Arcosa, Inc., New Jerseywill require the sale of multiple HMA plants, including facilities in Flemington, South River, Hillsborough, Howell, and Pennington. CRH proposed to buy Arcosa in June for more than $8 billion.
"By requiring the sale of these asphalt plants before the merger can proceed, we are ensuring that New Jersey taxpayers are protected from the higher prices that would almost certainly result from a near monopoly in this market," said Attorney General Davenport. "This agreement keeps the market competitive and safeguards the millions of public dollars spent every year on road infrastructure."
The complaint filed alongside the proposed final judgment alleges that CRH and Arcosa together would control roughly 75% of the supply of HMA approved by the New Jersey Department of Transportation across Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties if the merger were to proceed without conditions. This level of concentration would eliminate vital head to head competition, increase the likelihood of higher asphalt prices, and burden New Jersey taxpayers, who fund hundreds of millions of dollars in road infrastructure projects each year.
Antitrust action was especially important here because the market for HMA has high barriers to entry: new competitors need significant time and investment to set up production facilities and test products that meet NJDOT specifications. For example, any new players in the NJDOT-approved HMA market would have to purchase appropriate land close to an aggregate quarry, build a plant, procure the necessary land-use and environmental permits, and obtain NJDOT approval of each HMA mix made. So if the merger were to proceed without the agreed-upon divestiture of the existing plants, road infrastructure projects in New Jersey would likely have been completed at a higher cost to State taxpayers, or at a minimum significantly delayed.
The settlement gives the State of New Jersey sole discretion to approve the buyers of the divested assets, ensuring that the facilities remain in the hands of viable competitors capable of keeping prices fair.
The complaint and proposed final judgment were filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey October 20, 2026, and are awaiting judicial approval.
Attorney General Davenport was represented in this matter by Assistant Attorney General Brian McDonough, Antitrust Section Chief David Reichenberg, and Deputy Attorney General Samuel Kontos-Bleifer in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group, under the supervision of Deputy Director Sara M. Gregory, within the Division of Law.
Complaint (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-1020_ECF-1-Complaint.pdf) | Consent Judgment (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-1020_ECF-2-Letter-to-Court-re-Proposed-Final-Judgment-attached-PFJ.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-takes-action-to-move-to-protect-taxpayers-and-preserve-competition-in-proposed-crh-arcosa-merger/
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere With California Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections
10/22/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the midterm elections.
In United States v. California, the administration seeks
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections
10/22/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the midterm elections.
In United States v. California, the administration seeksto prevent California election officials from counting the ballots of over 20,000 individuals whom the administration has labeled, without clear explanation or evidence, "likely" noncitizens. This effort echoes similar allegations the federal government made against 16,000 individuals in Nevada earlier this year - none of whom the administration has confirmed to be noncitizens.
The Constitution empowers states to run elections in line with federal laws established by Congress, not orders from the president or the executive branch. The states' brief in support of California argues the federal government's lawsuit has no constitutional basis, appears to be a deliberate act of bad faith by the administration, would cause chaos for state and local election officials nationwide if successful, and would likely disenfranchise eligible voters.
"The Trump Administration's attempt to set aside thousands of California ballots based on questionable evidence is a reckless assault on our democracy that could silence lawful voters' voices," said Attorney General Brown. "From California to Maryland, our Office will defend every eligible voter's right to help chart our country's future."
The coalition argues the Trump administration has pushed false claims of widespread election fraud for years, which have been rejected by independent experts and dozens of court rulings. In the past year, courts have rejected multiple executive orders and agency rules that would have taken control of elections from states, while Congress has not given in to the administration's demands to pass legislation that would have imposed new burdens on voters. The administration has also demanded confidential state voter registration lists and threatened state officials with prosecution, which more than two dozen courts have found unlawful, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
With Election Day less than two weeks away, the administration continues making impossible and unconstitutional demands of state and local election officials. The administration's lawsuit against California asserts the federal government can direct state officials to either not count a person's vote based on vague and unverified allegations or else face criminal prosecution.
Congress has established detailed voter list maintenance requirements for states, consistent with its constitutional authority under the Elections Clause. According to the brief, the administration's lawsuit does not allege any violation of those requirements; instead it seeks to invent new, unconstitutional powers over elections.
State and federal laws already provide accountability for individuals who commit voter fraud, including criminal prosecution and deportation for noncitizens. None of those laws require states to set aside their own election laws.
Joining Attorney General Brown in this brief are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Joins-Coalition-Opposing-the-Federal-Government%e2%80%99s-Attempt-to-Interfere-with-California-Elections.aspx
Delaware Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Glock for Enabling Proliferation of Illegal Machine Guns
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 23 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Delaware files landmark lawsuit against Glock for enabling proliferation of illegal machine guns
October 22, 2026
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings today announced a civil lawsuit against arms dealer Glock, Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H. under the Keshall "KeKe" Anderson Safe Firearm Sales Act. The lawsuit alleges that the company has knowingly designed, marketed, and sold handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using so called "Glock switches."
The design of Glock
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DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 23 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Delaware files landmark lawsuit against Glock for enabling proliferation of illegal machine guns
October 22, 2026
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings today announced a civil lawsuit against arms dealer Glock, Inc. and Glock Ges.m.b.H. under the Keshall "KeKe" Anderson Safe Firearm Sales Act. The lawsuit alleges that the company has knowingly designed, marketed, and sold handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using so called "Glock switches."
The design of Glockpistols allows them to be easily, quickly, and cheaply transformed into weapons capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute using inexpensive conversion devices. Glock has known for decades that its design makes these conversions possible, yet has refused to adopt safety features that would prevent them. Instead, the company continued to market these products to civilians, even as law enforcement nationwide reported a surge in violence involving converted Glock handguns.
"For decades, some gun manufacturers have hidden behind the myth that their industry has no moral consequences, that their stake in our communities ends at the cash register, and that they are neutrals in the war between law enforcement and gun violence. Those days are over," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "Our communities, and communities across America, are being terrorized by weapons with destructive power never intended or legal for civilian use. Glock knew. They could have acted. They chose profit over people."
The complaint outlines:
* A dramatic rise in crimes involving Glock handguns modified with switches, both nationwide and in Delaware.
* Multiple seizures of illegally converted Glocks in Delaware, including
* Allegations that Glock ignored warnings from federal authorities, declined to redesign its firearms, and failed to adopt reasonable controls to reduce unlawful use.
* Evidence that Glock's own marketing and social media content glorified fully automatic fire, despite such weapons being illegal for civilian purchase.
The State asserts five causes of action, including violations of Delaware's firearm industry accountability statute and common law public nuisance. The lawsuit seeks an injunction barring Glock from distributing easily convertible pistols to civilians in the state; abatement of the public nuisance; and other relief, including restitution and damages. The lawsuit does not affect Glock sales to law enforcement.
Glock switches and other devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns are illegal in Delaware. In 2025, Jennings co-led, and won, national litigation against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that defeated the agency's plan to redistribute forced reset triggers--devices that convert semiautomatic rifles into fully automatic machine guns--that it had previously seized back into the state.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/10/22/delaware-files-landmark-lawsuit-against-glock-for-enabling-proliferation-of-illegal-machine-guns/
