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Red State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preempt Abortion Shield Laws Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 15 fellow attorneys general from Republican-led states are calling for federal intervention to counteract “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-run states that protect abortion providers from liability. The group addressed U.S. House and Senate leaders in a letter, urging Congress to take action to preempt these state laws that they argue obstruct pro-life legislation. The letter references the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which returned the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. Since that decision, many states with strict abortion … Read more

Michigan Attorney General Teams Up with New York and California to Challenge Trump’s SNAP Data Practices

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has allied with her counterparts from New York and California to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The legal action centers on allegations regarding the misuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data, claiming that the administration’s efforts violate privacy protections. The lawsuit arises from concerns that federal officials have improperly accessed or utilized personal data of SNAP recipients without consent. This situation has prompted Nessel and her fellow attorneys general to seek judicial intervention to safeguard the privacy rights of millions of Americans who rely on this … Read more

Colleton County Courts Set to Tackle High-Profile Cases in Upcoming General Sessions Jury Trial Week

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Walterboro, South Carolina — The Colleton County General Sessions jury trial docket is set to convene the week of July 28, 2025, as the local legal community prepares for a variety of criminal cases. The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office has announced the schedule, highlighting the significance of these proceedings in the local judicial landscape. This upcoming session features a range of cases, underscoring the county’s commitment to addressing various criminal offenses. Jury trials often serve as a crucial mechanism for upholding justice, allowing community members to play a direct role in the judicial process. Throughout … Read more

Twenty-One Democratic Attorneys General Unite to Challenge Trump Administration’s Restrictions on Immigrant Access to Essential Social Services

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WASHINGTON — A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general initiated legal action on Monday opposing new restrictions on social services for undocumented immigrants imposed by the Trump administration. This lawsuit targets essential programs, including Head Start, health clinics, and adult education initiatives, that traditionally serve vulnerable populations. Historically, individuals without legal status have faced considerable limitations in accessing various public benefits such as food stamps and financial aid for college. However, the administration’s recent regulatory changes have further diminished their access to community programs funded by federal money. These alterations are designed to enforce … Read more