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Missouri AG Orders 33 Unlicensed Dispensaries to Cease Sales

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued cease and desist letters to 33 unlicensed dispensaries selling intoxicating cannabis products. The AG's office found these products contained dangerous contaminants and violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.

Missouri AG Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Redistricting

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court of Missouri's decision to uphold the Luther v. Hoskins case, affirming the constitutionality of the Missouri FIRST Map and mid-decade redistricting. The ruling reinforces the legislature's authority and the map's compliance with constitutional requirements.

Missouri AG Secures First Amendment Victory Against Federal Censorship

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a federal consent decree resolving Murthy v. Missouri, prohibiting the federal government from coercing social media companies to censor American speech. The decree ends litigation that found substantial evidence of federal pressure to suppress conservative viewpoints and misinformation related to the Hunter Biden laptop story.

Missouri AG Secures Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predator

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the civil commitment of Dwaine Paige, a sexually violent predator, following a jury trial. Paige will be committed to the Department of Mental Health for control, care, and treatment due to his history of violent and sexual offenses and a diagnosed mental abnormality.

Missouri AG Files Felony Charges for Illegal Gaming Devices

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced felony charges against a Greene County business owner for operating 12 illegal slot machines. The Attorney General's Office also filed a civil action seeking an injunction against the business, Briarwood One Stop, and its managing officer, Himanshu Patel.

Missouri AG Leads 21 States Supporting Election Integrity Laws at SCOTUS

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 21 states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief supports overturning a federal appellate court ruling that struck down a Pennsylvania law requiring voters to date mail-in ballots, arguing it upholds election integrity.

Missouri AG Defends Redistricting Map Against Challenge

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a victory in Jackson County, where the court upheld the Missouri FIRST Map against a constitutional challenge. The ruling rejected claims that the map violated compactness and equal population requirements, affirming the General Assembly's authority in redistricting.

Missouri AG Leads 15 States Supporting Uniform Herbicide Labeling

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a 15-state coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting uniform labeling requirements for herbicides like glyphosate. The brief argues against state-specific mandates that could disrupt supply chains and harm farmers.