All articles tagged with #attorney general
Trump’s rival factions are jockeying to name the next attorney general, with Harmeet Dhillon at the center backed by White House counsel David Warrington and Todd Blanche already serving as acting AG; competing Trump loyalists—Jeanine Pirro, Lee Zeldin, Ed Martin and Stanley Woodward—are also angling for influence as Bondi exits and the DOJ faces internal turmoil.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the Rooney Rule violates Florida law by mandating race-based interviews and is demanding that the NFL suspend it, warning of potential enforcement actions if the league does not comply.
The Rhode Island attorney general has launched a formal investigation into sexual abuse by Catholic priests in the Diocese of Providence, with survivors and officials speaking at a March 4 press conference as investigators review past cases and potential legal actions against individuals or church entities involved.
A Rhode Island attorney general report concludes that about 75 clergy abused more than 300 children since 1950, with bishops protecting the church’s reputation; the investigation calls for reforms to boost investigative powers and accountability, while the Diocese of Providence disputes some findings.
A Rhode Island attorney general investigation found 75 Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Providence molested more than 300 children since 1950, with church leaders prioritizing the institution’s reputation over victims by transferring accused priests and offering treatment or sabbaticals rather than reporting to authorities. Only a fraction faced criminal charges, and many records were kept private for years under a 2019 agreement, prompting calls for reforms to strengthen investigations and ensure accountability and justice for survivors.
A multiyear, attorney general–led investigation found that dozens of priests in the Diocese of Providence abused hundreds of Rhode Island children over decades, aided by a secret archive and a pattern of minimal accountability as priests were transferred or sent to treatment rather than reported; only a fraction of cases led to charges, prompting calls for transparency, accountability, and systemic reform.
The Rhode Island Attorney General and State Police released a comprehensive report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence, summarizing an investigation of more than 250,000 pages dating back to 1950, identifying 72 credibly accused clergy, and outlining resources for victims and recommendations for ongoing reforms by the Church, government, and public.
A 75-year review by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha documents hundreds of child victims and 75 accused priests in the Diocese of Providence, finding that church leaders repeatedly moved offenders between parishes instead of notifying authorities. Based on 250,000 pages and 150 interviews, the report also highlights prosecutions and calls for reforms including a victim compensation program and extending the statute of limitations for abuse cases; the diocese acknowledges past missteps but says it now operates under stronger protections.
A federal judge in Texas has allowed a lawsuit accusing California's attorney general of making remarks about ExxonMobil to proceed, clearing a legal hurdle in the dispute over state officials’ statements.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has revived the probe into alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch after reviewing information from recently released FBI files. The 2019 closure was reconsidered, and state investigators will seek access to the full unredacted federal file and coordinate with other law enforcement as well as a new state truth commission to examine potential sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and possible public-official corruption. The ranch was sold in 2023 to Don Huffines' family and renamed San Rafael Ranch.
Texas Republicans face a high-stakes attorney general primary framed as a MAGA purity test, with Rep. Chip Roy leading a field that includes Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, and Joan Huffman. Trump’s endorsement looms but has not yet weighed in, and Roy’s past clashes with Trump are used by rivals to question his loyalty; polls show Roy at 33%, Middleton 23%, Huffman 13%, Reitz 6%, with about a quarter undecided, making the winner a bellwether for the GOP’s post-Trump legal strategy.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed lawsuits against nine MBTA-adjacent towns—Dracut, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Holden, Marblehead, Middleton, Tewksbury, Wilmington and Winthrop—for failing to implement zoning that allows multi‑family housing near transit as required by the 2021 MBTA Communities Law. The suit aims to compel compliance amid a state effort that has seen 165 of 177 communities comply and is projected to spur about 7,000 new homes, though some towns like Holden and East Bridgewater have argued they’re making good‑faith efforts. Carver, Freetown and Rehoboth are noncompliant but not included in this action. The case follows prior rulings that the law is constitutional and enforceable, with the state previously using funding leverage and court authority to push compliance.
The Idaho Attorney General's Office will reduce paid parental leave from eight weeks to two weeks starting July 1, citing budget concerns, setting it apart from other state agencies that follow the governor's eight-week policy, with staff able to use accrued sick leave or unpaid FMLA leave for additional time.
Montana's Supreme Court dismissed a misconduct case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who was accused of violating conduct rules by attacking the judiciary over a law that increased the governor's power to fill judicial vacancies, but the court found procedural issues and issued a public admonition instead.
Texas is preparing for a highly contested attorney general election, with the office playing a significant role in shaping state and national legal policies. The current office has been deeply affected by political turmoil under Ken Paxton, who has used the position to pursue a conservative legal agenda, including numerous lawsuits against federal policies. The upcoming election features notable Republican candidates, including Chip Roy and Aaron Reitz, and Democrats who oppose Paxton's approach, highlighting the office's political importance and potential future direction.