February 18, 2019 - A coalition of 16 states filed a federal lawsuit Monday to block President Trump’s plan to build a border wall without permission from Congress, arguing that the president’s decision to declare a national emergency is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, brought by states with Democratic governors — except one, Maryland — seeks a preliminary...
Attorney General Call on FTC to Strengthen Identity Theft Rules
February 12, 2019 - An Oklahoma state leader is urging officials to strengthen current identity theft rules to protect consumers. Attorney General Mike Hunter, along with 30 other attorneys general, sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, urging them to change their rules so they can adapt to the modern technology. “Advances in technology are...
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Formation of Economic Crime Alliance of Alabama
February 6, 2019 - Attorney General Steve Marshall and representatives from federal and state law enforcement announced the formation of the Economic Crime Alliance of Alabama (ECAA) to fight financial crime in the state. The group held its first meeting on Wednesday morning at the Attorney General’s Office. The ECAA was originally launched in the early...
Michigan Attorney General moves to join suit defending Affordable Care Act
January 31, 2019 - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit to protect the Affordable Care Act with the support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the officials announced in press releases Thursday night. Nessel and three other attorneys general are seeking to intervene in a case in which a Texas judge ruled the Affordable...
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