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A jury in New Mexico has found Facebook liable for more than 43 million violations of the state's consumer protection law. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by New Mexico's attorney general, who accused the company of harming young users. The verdict could carry substantial financial penalties and adds to Meta's mounting legal troubles over child safety in the United States.
- 2New York Sues Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Claims●New York State Sue Polymarket for Running Illegal Gambling Operation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have announced a lawsuit against prediction-market platform Polymarket, accusing it of running an illegal gambling operation in the state. The announcement was made through the governor's official office. The move marks a significant escalation in US regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.
- 3Labcorp Reaches Multi-State Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach▼Multi-State Settlement Reached With Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
Labcorp has agreed to a multi-state settlement over a 2019 data breach that exposed customer information. The agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general is expected to include financial payments and commitments to strengthen the company's data security practices. Details of the settlement amount and specific state participants have not yet been fully disclosed, but the resolution closes a long-running legal matter stemming from the breach.
- 4Indiana attorney general announces ICE partnership to boost enforcement▼AG Rokita: New ICE partnership will bolster immigration enforcement in Indiana
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a new partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement across the state. The agreement would give state authorities a greater role in federal immigration operations. The announcement comes as Republican-led states increasingly pursue formal cooperation with ICE to expand deportation and enforcement efforts within their borders.
- 5Jay Jones joins attorneys general urging Congress to curb AI▼Jay+Jones+among+AGs+asking+Congress+to+rein+in+AI+research
A group of state attorneys general, including Jay Jones, is calling on Congress to rein in artificial intelligence research. The coalition wants federal lawmakers to establish stronger oversight of rapidly advancing AI development. The move highlights growing concern among state legal officers about the risks posed by unchecked AI systems and their push for Congress to act rather than leaving regulation to the states or industry.
- 6Indiana attorney general partners with ICE on immigration enforcement●Indiana attorney general announces partnership with ICE to strengthen immigration enforcement
Indiana's attorney general has announced a partnership with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement in the state. The agreement signals closer cooperation between the state's top legal office and federal authorities on immigration matters. The announcement drew attention amid ongoing national debate over state-level involvement in federal immigration policy.
- 7Tong Slams New Asylum Rule as 'Willful Ignorance'●‘Willful Ignorance’ — Tong Joins Opposition To New Rule On Asylum Seekers
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of state officials opposing a new federal rule on asylum seekers, denouncing it as an act of 'willful ignorance.' The rule restricts access to asylum protections, and Tong argues it ignores the realities facing people fleeing danger. Opponents say the policy unlawfully curtails long-established rights, while the debate adds to the broader political fight over immigration policy.
- 8Minnesota Democrats Launch Slate of Statewide Campaigns●Minnesotans! ❄️️ Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate, Steve Simon for Secretary of State, and Keith Ellison for AG. Vit
Minnesota Democrats are highlighting a slate of statewide candidacies: Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate, Steve Simon for Secretary of State, and Keith Ellison for Attorney General. Supporters point to child care, health care costs, ballot access and consumer protection as key campaign issues, and are urging voters abroad to request their ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org as part of get-out-the-vote efforts.
- 9Labcorp reaches multistate settlement over data breach●Multistate settlement reached with Labcorp over data breach
Labcorp has agreed to a settlement with a coalition of US states over a data breach affecting the medical testing company. The agreement follows a coordinated multistate investigation into the exposure of customer information. Details of the settlement terms, including any payments or required changes to Labcorp's data security practices, have not yet been fully disclosed.
- 10Indiana Attorney General Signs ICE Cooperation Agreement●Indiana AG enters into agreement with ICE, urges sheriffs to join
Indiana's attorney general has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is calling on county sheriffs across the state to do the same. The move is part of ongoing efforts to expand local-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement, and sheriffs now face a decision on whether to sign similar deals.
- 11NJ attorney general co-leads bipartisan push to fund Supreme Court security●NJ attorney general co-leads bipartisan call for Congress to fully fund Supreme Court security
New Jersey's attorney general is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund security for the US Supreme Court. The joint call stresses that the justices and the court's facilities must be protected regardless of political affiliation. It comes amid ongoing concerns about threats to public officials and federal judges, and pressure on lawmakers to act before funding deadlines.