Assemblyman Goodell Calls Out Attorney General’s Priorities Amidst Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Concerns

New York City, NY – Assemblyman Andy Goodell, a Republican from Jamestown, is questioning the priorities of State Attorney General Letitia James. He wonders why she appears to be more focused on cow flatulence than on the dangers posed by lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters. According to Goodell, these battery fires have caused 202 fires, 142 injuries, and six deaths in New York City between January 2021 and December 2022. During a recent floor debate on a bill that would establish a free replacement program for faulty lithium-ion batteries, Goodell expressed his surprise … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Attorney General’s Request for Information on Transgender Minors in Gender-Affirmation Care

Austin, Texas – A Texas judge has issued a temporary block on the Attorney General’s request for information regarding transgender minors undergoing gender-affirmation treatment. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel made the ruling on March 2nd after Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, sought “documents and communications” from an LGBTQ+ advocacy group. The group, which remains unnamed in the article, had been providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors. In response to Paxton’s request, the PFLAG National took the matter to court, arguing that the demand for information constituted a severe invasion of privacy. … Read more

Missouri Attorney General’s Misleading Claims Exposed in Second Amendment Preservation Act Appeal

St. Louis, Missouri – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is facing criticism for his inaccurate statements regarding a recent court case. Bailey took to social media to express his support for the defense of Missouri’s “Second Amendment Preservation Act” in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. However, his own solicitor general contradicted him during the oral arguments, stating that the case was actually about states’ rights, not the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment Preservation Act, passed by Republicans in 2021, seeks to nullify federal gun laws in Missouri and punishes state law enforcement officials who … Read more

El Paso Leaders Slam Texas Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Annunciation House, Calling it an Attack on Humanitarian Aid

El Paso, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit organization involved in addressing the ongoing migrant crisis, has sparked strong criticism from El Paso leaders. The religious nonprofit had previously sued Paxton’s office to delay the release of records, following a demand from the state for detailed documentation on the immigrant clients served by Annunciation House. Paxton’s decision to sue Annunciation House for non-compliance with the state’s information request has been met with outrage. The organization has been accused by Paxton of “worsening illegal immigration.” However, Annunciation … Read more