WA Attorney General News Releases

State AG Defends Firearms Act in Lawsuit

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown is defending the constitutionality of the state's Firearms Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) in a King County Superior Court case, Olen v. Precise Shooter. The AG's office filed an amicus brief to support the law, which holds gun sellers responsible for preventing sales to individuals at risk of self-harm.

Washington AG Sues DOE Over TransAlta Plant Order

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has sued the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in federal court, seeking to overturn an order to reopen the TransAlta coal power plant in Centralia. The AG also filed a separate FOIA lawsuit alleging the DOE unlawfully withheld records related to the order.

Farmworkers' $1M Settlement Claims Process Opens

The Washington Attorney General's Office has opened the claims process for a $1 million settlement benefiting farmworkers who worked for Cornerstone Ranches, Orchards, or Farm Management. The settlement resolves allegations of discrimination against local and female farmworkers.

State AGs Seek Court Order to Restore FEMA Disaster Funding

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has filed a motion to enforce a court order compelling FEMA to restore funding to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The program, which has provided approximately $4.5 billion for disaster mitigation projects nationwide, was unlawfully terminated by FEMA, leading to delays and cancellations of nearly 2,000 projects.

State AGs Condemn EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, have condemned the EPA's final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gas emissions. The AGs argue this action is illegal, ignores scientific consensus, and will endanger public health and welfare by eliminating federal standards for motor vehicle emissions.

Agreement Protects SNAP Recipients' Data from Immigration Enforcement

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown secured an agreement with vendor Fidelity Information Services to protect the private data of over 1 million SNAP recipients. The agreement stems from a lawsuit filed to prevent the disclosure of recipient data to the USDA for immigration enforcement purposes.

State AGs Demand xAI Halt Nonconsensual Sexual Content Generation

35 State Attorneys General have demanded that xAI, the company behind X (Twitter) and Grok, immediately cease the generation of nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material by its AI chatbot. The letter warns that the company's outputs may violate state and federal laws, referencing the upcoming enforcement of the Take It Down Act.

Judge Rules USDOT Illegally Withheld EV Charging Infrastructure Funds

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds from 20 states and the District of Columbia. The ruling stems from a multi-state lawsuit challenging the agency's actions following an executive order.

State AGs Secure $17.85M Settlements in Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Attorneys General from 48 states and territories announced $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company and Bausch Health for alleged drug price-fixing conspiracies. The settlements resolve allegations of artificially inflating prices for generic prescription drugs and require internal reforms. A new complaint was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz.

State AG Sues Gambling Apps for Deceptive Practices and $225 Million

Ten State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against gambling app operators Playtika and Aristocrat for allegedly operating unlicensed gambling applications and engaging in deceptive practices. The suit seeks over $225 million in damages from Washingtonians and aims to halt these activities.