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Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
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.
Attorneys general sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Attorney General Ford challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 21, 2025
Las Vegas, NV – Attorney General Ford has announced a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Attorney General Ford joins coalition urging SCOTUS protection for minority voters' rights
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 27, 2024
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...
Attorney General Ford files charges against six Nevadans over fake elector claims
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 12, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges in Carson City Justice Court concerning the 2020 "fake electors" case.
Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 12, 2024
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.
Federal judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger amid antitrust concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 10, 2024
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.
Attorney General Ford releases 2024 statewide use of force report
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has released the 2024 annual report on statewide use of force data.
Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
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.
Rising auto insurance rates in Nevada blamed on legal system abuse and trial lawyer influence
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 22, 2024
Auto insurance premiums in Nevada have increased once again, with six major insurers, including Allstate and Farmers, raising rates by at least 10% for private vehicles this October.
Nevada AG releases 'Know Your Rights' guides for immigrants and employers
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 20, 2024
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.
Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 31, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.
Nevada commission nominates finalists for first judicial position
By B. B. Urness | Oct 30, 2024
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held a meeting on September 23, 2024, to discuss candidates for the vacancy in Department 1 of the 1st Judicial District Court.
Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report
By J. D. Suayan | Oct 2, 2024
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.
Three attorneys apply for First Judicial District Court vacancy
By K. R. Nelson | Sep 19, 2024
Chief Justice Elissa Cadish announced this afternoon that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received three applications from individuals seeking to fill the judicial opening in Department 1 of the First Judicial District Court. The Commission will convene to determine the outcome of this vacancy, which arose following the resignation of the Honorable James Russell at the end of October this year.
Henderson driver: ‘My @GEICO car insurance just went up 15%’
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 6, 2024
David Benjamin, a Nevada-based media consultant, said in an Aug. 18 post on X that his car insurance costs rose by 15% despite not having received a ticket or getting into an accident.
Nevada offers new grant opportunities for anti-violence programs
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 30, 2024
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.
Insurify report finds Nevada is fourth most expensive state for car insurance
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 24, 2024
Insurify released a report on August 11, which found that Nevada is the fourth most expensive state for car insurance in the nation, with car insurance costs predicted to increase by a total of 20% this year.
Survey finds majority of Nevada voters not convinced by argument against capping attorney fees
By A. I. Benavidez | Aug 23, 2024
A survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies in July among Nevada residents found that only 23% of respondents were "very convinced" by an argument opposing a proposed 20% cap on attorney contingency fees. The argument suggested that implementing the 20% cap could make it more difficult for plaintiffs to find legal representation.
Institute for Legal Reform: ‘Fearmongering lawsuit ads can mislead viewers’
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) stated in an August 16 post that advertisements for medication lawsuits can mislead consumers, causing them to stop taking prescribed medications and potentially leading to negative health effects.