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AG Tong Joins Coalition Challenging HUD Fair Housing Actions

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined 16 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The lawsuit challenges HUD's actions that threaten to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcement agencies for adhering to state laws and for imposing illegal conditions on HUD funding.

Florida AG Announces 100 Charges Against CSAM Predator

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Blake McKinniss, who faces 100 criminal charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including AI-generated content. The investigation was initiated by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Civil Rights Commission: South Carolina Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has issued a notice for a virtual business meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee. The committee will discuss and potentially vote on a draft project proposal regarding occupational licensing.

State v. Larson - Montana Supreme Court Affirmation

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the District Court's denial of Andrew Larson's motion to dismiss for lack of speedy trial. The case involved charges including DUI, criminal endangerment, and theft following a high-speed chase.

State v. A. Emmings - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court has reversed and remanded the case of State v. A. Emmings. The appeal, identified by docket number DA 25-0131, was a direct appeal. The court's decision means the case will be sent back to a lower court for further proceedings.

M.A.I.D. v. State - Montana Supreme Court Ruling

The Montana Supreme Court vacated, reversed, and affirmed parts of a District Court's judgment in the case M.A.I.D. v. State. The ruling addresses declaratory judgment and summary judgment on multiple counts, impacting the legal standing and outcomes of the case.

State v. Valenzuela - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court issued a non-precedential memorandum opinion in State v. Valenzuela, remanding the case with a minor adjustment to street time credit. The court affirmed the district court's disposition with the exception of four additional days awarded to the defendant.

State v. N. Cole - Montana Supreme Court DUI Affirmation

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the State v. N. Cole case, concerning a DUI conviction. The court addressed whether the District Court legally imposed a mandatory $5,000 fine when it suspended a portion of it due to the defendant's inability to pay.

State v. Flores-Reyes - Montana Supreme Court Ruling

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the State v. Flores-Reyes case, ruling that evidence discovered during a warrantless search of a vehicle was the fruit of an unconstitutional search. The court's decision addresses the constitutionality of the search, which was dispositive of the appeal.

Peters v. Lawson - Habeas Corpus Petition

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Teresa Peters on behalf of her brother, David Peters. The court found that Teresa Peters failed to demonstrate the necessary conditions to litigate on her brother's behalf.