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North Carolina Senate advances bill to restrain power of attorney general against Trump
The North Carolina Senate pushed forward legislation to bar the Democratic state attorney general from filing lawsuits against presidential executive orders. Senate Bill 58 passed in a 29-19 party-line vote,
Controversial state Senate bill that would strip the attorney general’s power to be voted on Tuesday
If approved, the legislation will be sent to the House of Representatives. Since April 2023, Republicans had held 72 seats in the House. That allowed the GOP to override then-Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes at will, as long as they remained united.
Ferguson sworn in as US Attorney for Western District of North Carolina
Russ Ferguson was sworn in on Tuesday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.  As U.S. Attorney, Ferguson now serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the Western District,
Controversial bill limiting NC attorney general set for 3rd reading
The bill would block state Attorney General Jeff Jackson from challenging President Trump's executive orders. Michelle Obama will talk divorce, newfound freedom and friendship—but refuses to delve into politics—on a newly announced podcast with her brother,
NC Senate approves bill barring attorney general from challenging presidential orders
Under SB58, Democrat Attorney General Jeff Jackson would be prohibited from introducing in state or federal court a lawsuit challenging a presidential executive order, or a state law passed by
State attorneys general are grabbing headlines with lawsuits. Missouri’s Andrew Bailey stands out
State attorneys general have a higher profile than in years past, thanks to lawsuits against the federal government and private companies.
Russ Ferguson named as US Attorney
Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Russ Ferguson to the role. He replaces Dena King. “It is the honor of a lifetime to ...
Brief calling for new trial for Toforest Johnson filed by former Alabama Attorney General, US Senator
A group of former Alabama state and federal prosecutors, including a former Attorney General and a former U.S. Senator, filed ...
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US Attorney General presses ABA to drop law school DEI rule or risk losing accreditor status
March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called for the American Bar Association to immediately repeal its law school diversity rule and scrap a planned revision of that standard in a ...
Chicago’s storied U.S. attorney’s office at crossroads as indictments dip, search for leader underway
The search for Chicago’s 42nd U.S. attorney comes at a significant moment in history for an office long extolled as a model ...
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Attorney General In California Could Target Sweepstakes Casinos
Sweepstake casinos have gained huge popularity across the US, however, they remain in a gray area when it comes to their legality.
Sheriff responds, claims attorney general lacks legal standing in lawsuit on immigration
Sheriff Redman's response was filed on same day that the county council voted down a bill urging him to comply with ...
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Dave Sunday offers insights to his first few weeks in office as attorney general
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday on Wednesday offered more insight into his recent decision to abstain from joining a lawsuit filed by Gov. Josh Shapiro against the Trump administration ...