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Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation
Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
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Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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Attorney General Ford challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship
Las Vegas, NV – Attorney General Ford has announced a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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Attorney General Ford joins coalition urging SCOTUS protection for minority voters' rights
Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states should have the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to potential...
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Attorney General Ford files charges against six Nevadans over fake elector claims
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges in Carson City Justice Court concerning the 2020 "fake electors" case.
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Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced the sentencing of Justin King, a Las Vegas resident, to six to 20 years in prison.
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Federal judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger amid antitrust concerns
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to halt the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.
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Attorney General Ford releases 2024 statewide use of force report
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has released the 2024 annual report on statewide use of force data.
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Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks
Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general.
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Nevada AG releases 'Know Your Rights' guides for immigrants and employers
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the release of two "Know Your Rights" documents aimed at informing immigrants and their employers about their legal rights.
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Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.
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Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report
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.
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Nevada offers new grant opportunities for anti-violence programs
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the availability of grants aimed at combating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funding opportunity is open to Nevada law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, courts, and non-profit organizations through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutor (STOP) and Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grants.
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Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
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Attorney General Ford requests expedited appeal in fake electors case
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of appeals in the "fake electors" cases. The request aims to clarify the path forward for prosecuting these crimes.
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Attorney General Ford appeals dismissal of fake electors case to Nevada Supreme Court
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court following Judge Holthus's decision to dismiss the case against six individuals accused of submitting fake elector certificates in the 2020 presidential election.
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Attorney General Ford receives Thurgood Marshall Justice Award from AAMPGC Network
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Justice Award by the National Bar Association’s African American Managing Partners and General Counsel (AAMPGC) Network. The award recognizes individuals who have prioritized public service throughout their careers.
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Nevada Attorney General shares resources after Change Healthcare cyberattack
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that his Bureau of Consumer Protection is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
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Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision
Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.