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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release:

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West Virginia set to argue landmark boys in girls' sports case before the U.S. Supreme Court to protect female athletes

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for a landmark argument in front of the United States Supreme Court to protect female athletes and ensure fairness and safety in women's and girls' sports.

On January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court will hear argument in West Virginia v. B.P.J. The case concerns West Virginia's Save Women's Sports ... Show Full Article CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia set to argue landmark boys in girls' sports case before the U.S. Supreme Court to protect female athletes West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for a landmark argument in front of the United States Supreme Court to protect female athletes and ensure fairness and safety in women's and girls' sports. On January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court will hear argument in West Virginia v. B.P.J. The case concerns West Virginia's Save Women's SportsAct, a 2021 law that recognizes the inherent physical differences between females and males. The Sports Act says that male students cannot compete on girls' sports teams involving competitive skill or contact. Male athletes who identify as female may still--like all other biological boys--compete on boys' or co-ed teams. The Supreme Court will decide whether the Sports Act violates Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.

"This case is monumental not only for West Virginia, but for our entire country. The outcome will impact the future of women's sports, the promises of Title IX, and the safety of our daughters," Attorney General McCuskey said. "We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold the Save Women's Sports Act and agree with what West Virginia has been saying for years: biological sex matters in sports, and allowing males to compete against female athletes is unfair and dangerous."

When West Virginia recognized boys were increasingly competing in girls' sports categories, it acted by passing the Sports Act. West Virginia drew the line at objective biology--a line that makes good sense because sex is what matters when it comes to sports. Gender identity does not. Both Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause make room for this common-sense lawmaking. Title IX permits states to separate athletic teams based on biological sex. The Equal Protection Clause is much the same. The Sports Act is constitutional because it promotes fairness and safety in women's sports.

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BACKGROUND OF THE CASE:

Before the law took effect, B.P.J. a then-11-year-old male who identifies as female, challenged the Save Women's Sports Act in West Virginia's Southern District, claiming it violated Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. In July 2021, the district court issued a preliminary injunction, allowing the then-Bridgeport Middle School student to continue competing on the girls' cross-country and track-and-field teams while the case moved forward. In January 2023, after months of discovery and review, the district court reversed itself, dissolved the preliminary injunction, and ruled the Sports Act constitutional by granting summary judgment for West Virginia.

In February 2023, B.P.J. appealed to the Fourth Circuit, which granted B.P.J.'s request to keep playing on the girls' team while the appeal was being decided. Then in April 2024, a divided Fourth Circuit reversed the district court's decision and ruled in favor of B.P.J.

In response, West Virginia appealed to the Supreme Court, and in July 2025, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.

Throughout this lengthy case, B.P.J. has participated on girls' sports teams, displacing hundreds of female athletes.

Find more about the case and read court filings here (https://ago.wv.gov/article/ag-mccuskey-prepares-defend-west-virginias-save-womens-sports-act-us-supreme-court).

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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/west-virginia-set-argue-landmark-boys-girls-sports-case-us-supreme-court-protect-female

Va. A.G. Miyares Premieres New 'One Pill Can Kill' Documentary at Salem High School to Warn Students About the Dangers of Fentanyl

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026:

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Attorney General Miyares Premieres New "One Pill Can Kill" Documentary at Salem High School to Warn Students About the Dangers of Fentanyl

Virginia Beach, Va. -- Today, Attorney General Jason Miyares released the Virginia Office of the Attorney General's newest One Pill Can Kill documentary during a fentanyl and counterfeit pill awareness event at his alma mater, Salem High School, in Virginia Beach.

Fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths across Virginia and ... Show Full Article RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Miyares Premieres New "One Pill Can Kill" Documentary at Salem High School to Warn Students About the Dangers of Fentanyl Virginia Beach, Va. -- Today, Attorney General Jason Miyares released the Virginia Office of the Attorney General's newest One Pill Can Kill documentary during a fentanyl and counterfeit pill awareness event at his alma mater, Salem High School, in Virginia Beach. Fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths across Virginia andacross the nation, with young people increasingly at risk from counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. The One Pill Can Kill campaign warns that a single pill, often made to look like a legitimate prescription medication, can be fatal.

"As we enter a new year, the threat posed by fentanyl remains just as deadly as ever," said Attorney General Jason Miyares. "Young people today are facing unprecedented risks from counterfeit pills that are easily accessible and deceptively dangerous. This documentary reinforces a simple but lifesaving truth that one pill can kill."

The short documentary provides students, families, and communities with a raw look into the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. It educates viewers on the prevalence of fentanyl laced pills, explains how these counterfeit drugs are manufactured and distributed, and highlights the devastating consequences for individuals and families.

In addition to prevention education, the documentary addresses the broader response to the crisis. It features victim stories, law enforcement perspectives, and an emphasis on recovery and treatment for those struggling with addiction.

The Office of the Attorney General extends its sincere thanks to First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and the Drug Enforcement Administration for their partnership and collaboration in helping make this project as impactful and far reaching as possible. By showcasing voices from across the Commonwealth, the project reflects a coordinated and comprehensive approach to confronting fentanyl from every angle.

The premiere at Salem High School was part of an ongoing effort by the Office of the Attorney General to engage directly with students and reinforce fentanyl awareness where it matters most. Through school assemblies, community events, and digital outreach, the One Pill Can Kill initiative continues to emphasize prevention, accountability, and recovery.

The One Pill Can Kill documentary is now publicly available and can be viewed at the following link.

https://youtu.be/WPQ7Ozd2Z68

For more information about the One Pill Can Kill campaign and the Office of the Attorney General's efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, visit https://onepillcankillva.org/

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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2944-january-6-2026-attorney-general-miyares-premieres-new-one-pill-can-kill-documentary-at-salem-high-school-to-warn-students-about-the-dangers-of-fentanyl

S.D. A.G. Jackley Proposes Legislation To Strengthen State's Digital Cryptocurrency Investigations

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Jackley Proposes Legislation To Strengthen State's Digital Cryptocurrency Investigations

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley plans to introduce legislation in the 2026 South Dakota Legislature that would allow law enforcement to seize digital Cryptocurrency accounts that are part of criminal investigations.

"Cryptocurrency has become a haven for scammers, drug traffickers, and human traffickers, costing South Dakotans millions in losses and fueling online ... Show Full Article

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Former State Employee Arraigned On Five Counts of Falsifying Investigative Reports

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Employee Arraigned On Five Counts of Falsifying Investigative Reports

Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Employee

Arraigned On Five Counts of Falsifying Investigative Reports

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Spearfish woman has been arraigned on four felony counts and one misdemeanor count of falsifying investigative reports while an employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services' ... Show Full Article

Ga. A.G. Carr Issues Statement on Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026:

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Carr Issues Statement on Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case

Attorney General Chris Carr today issued the following statement regarding the State's case against 61 individuals, who are alleged to have conspired together to block the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

WATCH AG CARR'S VIDEO MESSAGE HERE (https://x.com/Georgia_AG/status/2008662622728819015?s=20)

"In 2023, my office indicted 61 individuals on charges of Domestic Terrorism and organized ... Show Full Article ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Carr Issues Statement on Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case Attorney General Chris Carr today issued the following statement regarding the State's case against 61 individuals, who are alleged to have conspired together to block the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WATCH AG CARR'S VIDEO MESSAGE HERE (https://x.com/Georgia_AG/status/2008662622728819015?s=20) "In 2023, my office indicted 61 individuals on charges of Domestic Terrorism and organizedcriminal activity tied to the violence at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

"Last week, an activist Fulton County Court wrongly dismissed a portion, but not all, of the State's case against members and supporters of Antifa. Unfortunately, that same Fulton County Court wrongly interpreted the Constitution and the laws passed by our elected officials in the Legislature. We fundamentally disagree with that decision and will appeal this dangerous ruling to the highest court.

"While the Domestic Terrorism charges remain, we will also vigorously continue to prosecute criminals who pose a threat to our state.

"Georgians have seen the videos of violence that took place, shooting of police officers, attacks on law enforcement, riots in our streets, firebombing of government buildings, and more than $50 million in damages to private property. We are not Seattle. We are not Portland. We are not New York. In Georgia, that is Domestic Terrorism, and we do not look the other way.

"Too many news outlets have attempted to make this about 'speech.' Let me be clear - physical violence and destruction of property to shape public policy is not speech. It is Domestic Terrorism.

"We took action to keep Georgians safe, and we won't rest until agents of chaos and violence are punished.

"I have directed my office to marshal all necessary resources to ensure those improperly dismissed cases will continue to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-01-06/watch-carr-issues-statement-fulton-county-domestic-terrorism-case

Attorney General Ken Paxton Detains Fifty Illegal Aliens in Raids Throughout the Houston Area

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 7 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Detains Fifty Illegal Aliens in Raids Throughout the Houston Area

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Attorney General Ken Paxton's Criminal Investigation Division recently detained fifty illegal aliens during continued operational activity in the Houston metropolitan area and turned them over to federal authorities for deportation proceedings.

"Texas has been invaded by foreign illegals who rob Americans of their safety and opportunity," said Attorney General Paxton. "Under the corrupt Biden Administration, ... Show Full Article

AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion Finding Mechanism Allowing Appropriations Committee to Disapprove Work Projects Unconstitutional

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:

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AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion Finding Mechanism Allowing Appropriations Committee to Disapprove Work Projects Unconstitutional

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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion concluding that a "disapproval" mechanism allowing one legislative committee to unilaterally terminate funding previously appropriated by the full Legislature and the Governor is unconstitutional. The opinion was requested by the Senate Appropriations Chair, Sarah Anthony, (PDF) ... Show Full Article LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion Finding Mechanism Allowing Appropriations Committee to Disapprove Work Projects Unconstitutional * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion concluding that a "disapproval" mechanism allowing one legislative committee to unilaterally terminate funding previously appropriated by the full Legislature and the Governor is unconstitutional. The opinion was requested by the Senate Appropriations Chair, Sarah Anthony, (PDF)following a December vote of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee to "disapprove" nearly $645 million in state funding that had already been enacted into law.

This disapproval mechanism, MCL 18.1451a(3), contained in the Management and Budget Act, was the subject of the Senator's opinion request. The statute allows funding approved by the Legislature and the Governor for a prior fiscal year to continue to be used for its intended purpose for a new fiscal year. The State Budget Director, who oversees spending for the state on behalf of the executive branch, is authorized under the Management and Budget Act to approve this continued use of previously approved funding. These authorizations by the State Budget Director are called "work projects." The same statute also authorizes either the Senate or House appropriations committee, acting alone, to disapprove those work projects.

The Attorney General concluded in her opinion that this disapproval mechanism violates both the Separation of Powers and Bicameralism and Presentment requirements in the Michigan Constitution. The Separation of Powers requirement limits the ability of one branch of government to exercise the functions of another. The presentment and bicameralism requirements reflect the constitutional mandate that laws must be debated and passed by both houses of the Legislature and presented to and signed by the Governor. The full opinion from Attorney General Nessel may be read here (PDF).

Attorney General Nessel found the disapproval mechanism allowing either appropriations committee to disapprove work projects amounts to an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers because it impermissibly allows a single legislative committee to exert control over the executive's implementation of enacted laws. The Attorney General further determined that this constituted a violation of the Constitution's bicameralism and presentment requirements because the committee veto doesn't comply with the constitutional requirement that legislative action be approved by both Legislative chambers and presented to the Governor, except in only certain narrow and explicit circumstances expressly identified within the Constitution itself.

"By empowering a single legislative committee to negate the State Budget Director's work-project designations, the statute reserves the very administrative control that the separation of powers forbids," wrote Nessel in her opinion. "This disapproval mechanism effectively creates a 'legislative veto'or, more accurately, a 'legislative committee veto.' This comprises an unconstitutional reservation of administrative control that interferes with the executive branch's core function of executing the laws. Under Article 3, SS 2, when an appropriation is enacted, the Legislature's role ends, and the executive branch's duty to faithfully execute the law begins."

Attorney General Nessel went on to conclude that the unconstitutional legislative committee veto disapproval mechanism is severable from the rest of MCL 18.1451a. Therefore, the remaining portions of the statute pertaining to work projects, including the Director's authority to designate work projects, temporal limits, substantive criteria, and reporting requirements, remain intact and enforceable.

A video from Attorney General Nessel discussing the opinion can be found here and is available for public use.

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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/01/07/ag-nessel-issues-formal-opinion-finding-mechanism-allowing-appropriations-committee

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