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Maryland Attorney General Unveils New Guidelines to Protect Immigrant Rights and Enhance Law Enforcement Transparency

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BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has updated the state’s approach to federal immigration enforcement for all state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. The revised guidance aims to align state law enforcement practices with both federal and state statutes, while respecting individual rights and fostering trust within immigrant communities. The document, an update on similar guidelines issued in 2017, reflects legislative changes and aims to clarify the respective roles and limitations of local law enforcement in relation to immigration regulations. Brown’s office made the guidance publicly available to enhance transparency and … Read more

New York Attorney General Sues Suffolk Business for Illegally Clearing Protected Land for Commercial Development

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MANORVILLE, N.Y. — New York State authorities have initiated legal action against a Suffolk County business owner for allegedly violating environmental preservation laws by clearing protected land for a non-permissible cabinetry and woodworking operation. The suit, brought forth by the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, targets Roberts Premier Development LLC and its principal, David Roberts. It was filed this Monday in the State Supreme Court in Suffolk County. According to the lawsuit, Roberts Premier Development is accused of unlawfully clearing approximately 13,000 square feet of … Read more

Texas State Bar Drops Misconduct Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton Regarding 2020 Election Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Bar has decided to halt its disciplinary proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, in relation to his attempts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. This decision effectively puts an end to the longstanding efforts to hold Paxton accountable for allegedly making fraudulent claims during a lawsuit that sought to contest President Joe Biden’s win against former President Donald Trump. Court documents released Wednesday show that this termination was influenced by a recent judgment from the Texas Supreme Court, which last month found that Paxton’s principal deputy … Read more

Seattle Court to Decide on Controversial Birthright Citizenship Challenge by WA Attorney General

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Seattle, WA — In a significant legal showdown, a federal court in Seattle is set to deliberate on Washington Attorney General Nick Brown’s challenge to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump concerning birthright citizenship. This lawsuit, filed by AG Brown, contests the constitutionality of the president’s attempt to alter the grounds for acquiring citizenship in the United States. The core of the dispute lies in an executive order aimed at ending the practice of granting citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil, a policy rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. … Read more