President Donald Trump’s Justice Department told the U.S. Supreme Court Friday that the Attorney General has authority to grant work permits to certain migrants, even though federal law prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens. The statement came in a long-running lawsuit challenging former President Barack Obama’s 2015 decision to allow spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition of 23 Democrat-led states backing lawsuits filed by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding to public media. The lawsuits argue that eliminating taxpayer support will harm emergency broadcasting services and educational programming, particularly in rural and tribal areas.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued warnings to California, Maine, and Minnesota, demanding compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws that mandate the exclusion of biological males from women's sports.
Attorneys general from 19 states have urged Costco to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing concerns over potential unlawful discrimination.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a $17 million lawsuit against United States Gypsum Co., alleging the company failed to maintain underground gypsum mines beneath State Route 2, resulting in dangerous sinkholes and costly repairs.
Exxon Mobil Corp. filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging that Bonta and the groups organized a defamation campaign against its plastic recycling efforts.
America First Legal, a conservative advocacy group founded by Stephen Miller, incoming deputy chief of staff for policy under President-elect Donald Trump, is intensifying efforts to hold sanctuary cities and states accountable for defying federal immigration laws. The group has sent 249 letters to officials in areas with sanctuary policies, warning them against obstructing federal immigration authorities.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.
