Utah AG Launches Federalism Section to Defend State Sovereignty

The Utah Attorney General's office has established a new Federalism and Strategic Litigation Section. This section will focus on defending state sovereignty and constitutional authority in legal battles, aiming to influence national policy and represent Utah's interests.

Man Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud and Money Laundering

The Utah Attorney General's Office announced that James Curt Miller pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering. The misconduct involved false investment representations and misuse of investor funds, resulting in losses exceeding $10,000. Miller was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison.

West Virginia Medicaid Can Exclude Gender-Affirming Surgeries

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling, upholding West Virginia's authority to exclude gender-affirming surgeries from Medicaid coverage. The court found the state's policy does not violate the Equal Protection Clause, the Affordable Care Act, or the Medicaid Act, prioritizing taxpayer funds for essential medical care.

Attorney General McCuskey Announces National Slam the Scam Day

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day, a joint effort to protect consumers from scams. The announcement highlights increasing scam losses, new scam trends like AI voice cloning and sim swapping, and provides resources for reporting fraud.

West Virginia Leads 21 States Challenging Federal Ban on Gas Appliances

West Virginia, leading a 21-state coalition, has urged the Supreme Court to block federal Department of Energy efficiency standards that effectively ban many natural gas appliances. The coalition argues these standards violate the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by prohibiting appliances with protected performance characteristics.

West Virginia AG Sues Apple Over CSAM Distribution on iCloud

The West Virginia Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the company knowingly allowed its iCloud platform to be used for distributing and storing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief requiring Apple to implement effective CSAM detection measures.

EPA Rolls Back GHG Emission Standards and Endangerment Finding

The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump, has announced the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and all subsequent federal GHG emission standards for vehicles and engines. This action is projected to save American taxpayers over $1.3 trillion and is described as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.

EOIR Clarifies Judicial Complaint Process for Adjudicators

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has issued Policy Memorandum 26-03, clarifying its Judicial Complaint Process for adjudicators. This memorandum supersedes prior guidance, though it makes minimal structural changes to the existing process for addressing complaints of judicial misconduct.

New Mexico Measles Cases Rise to 13

The New Mexico Department of Health has reported that measles cases have increased to 13, with all cases linked to three county detention centers. Vaccination crews have been deployed to these facilities to prevent further spread. The state is also encouraging residents to check their vaccination records due to ongoing measles activity.

Johnny D. Houston Jr. License Transferred to Disability Inactive Status

The Tennessee Supreme Court, by order entered March 9, 2026, has transferred the law license of Johnny D. Houston, Jr. to disability inactive status. This action prohibits Mr. Houston from practicing law and requires compliance with specific obligations outlined in Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.