Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.
“I often say that this job is the best I’ve ever had, and I am exceedingly proud to serve as your attorney general,” stated AG Ford. “This report outlines the successes of my office in the last two years — success from challenges that I and my staff met head-on. I want to thank my staff for the wonderful work that they do every day that helps this office meet the needs of the everyday Nevadans that we represent.”
AG Ford’s administration operates under a set of policy priorities known as the “5 Cs,” which include constitutional rights, criminal justice and reform, consumer protection, client service, and community engagement.
The biennial report highlights several accomplishments:
– Legal support for access to mifepristone against efforts to ban it.
– Prosecution of 25 individuals involved in crimes related to “john” stings.
– Launch of “Empowering Consumers through Education” initiative by AG Ford as Chairman of the Attorney General Alliance.
– Agreement with Google on anticompetitive conduct within Google Play Store, resulting in approximately $800,000 for Nevada.
– Success in obtaining over $13.4 million in judgments by Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
– Assurance letter from AG Ford regarding DEI programs’ legality following a Supreme Court decision; co-signed by 20 other attorneys general.
Reviewing these achievements provides insight into how AG Ford’s office has addressed various legal challenges while serving Nevadans.
