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Federal Judge sides with Louisiana and strikes down Joe Biden's illegal assault on American energy

Judge Cain's order lifts the LNG export ban effective immediately.

7/1/2024

Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on Water Safety this Summer

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure that you and your family are staying safe near the water.

6/28/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests West Monroe man for Possession of Child Pornography

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

6/28/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill announces new Director of Gaming for the Louisiana Department of Justice

Following the appointment of Chris Hebert as the new Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board by the Governor, Attorney General Liz Murrill has appointed Dawn Himel as his successor.

6/27/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Crowley man for Pornography Involving Juveniles

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Crowley man on June 26, 2024 for Pornography Involving Juveniles under the age of 13.

6/27/2024

Ukraine Now Being Impacted by President Biden’s Unlawful LNG Ban

The whole Venture Global agreement is in peril, because of Mr. Biden’s unlawful LNG permitting “pause,” which stopped cold permitting for all new LNG export permits to countries without a Free Trade Agreement with the United States - that includes Ukraine.

6/26/2024

Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on how to stay alert and informed during Hurricane Season

As a storm develops and approaches, there are steps you can take to stay alert informed

6/24/2024

Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on preventing child hot car deaths

According to NoHeatStroke.org, 36 Louisiana children have died due to vehicular heatstroke since 1998. In addition, Louisiana has more pediatric vehicular heat stroke deaths per capita than any other state.

6/21/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Office arrests former president of parents club in Madisonville for embezzling over $60,000

On March 8, 2024, agents with Attorney General’s Office initiated an investigation after receiving a referral from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding accusations of theft by a former president of the Lake Castle Parents Club in Madisonville.

6/18/2024

Federal Judge Sides with Louisiana and Mississippi to Protect Strong Accommodations for Pregnant Workers

In May, the Attorneys General filed the complaint against the EEOC and their attempt to impose a national abortion regime.

6/18/2024

Victory for women and girls: Federal judge sides with Louisiana and strikes down Joe Biden’s assault on Title IX

U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty issued the injunction today, siding with plaintiff states, agreeing that the rule is unlawful.

6/13/2024

BREAKING: Louisiana Supreme Court reverses previous 'lookback window' decision following Attorney General Murrill's request

"Justice for Victims! - Louisiana Supreme Court upholds ‘lookback window’ law. These child victims of sexual abuse deserve their day in court. This is a win for victims of sexual assault and those who have been silenced for far too long.

6/12/2024

Louisiana secures injunction against Biden's unlawful ATF rule

Louisiana and a coalition of other states have blocked Joe Biden’s unlawful ban on private firearm sales. This new rule by the ATF would have shut down gun shows and prohibited gun transactions between everyday citizens. Not in Louisiana!

6/12/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill Endorses the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024

The Act would establish a commission to “investigate and make recommendations on solutions to improve the ability of a law enforcement agency to prevent, detect, and prosecute child exploitation crimes committed using artificial intelligence.”

6/11/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests two men for crimes against children

These arrests were the result of a joint investigation with General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, the Covington Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Mandeville Police Department, St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service.

6/7/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Comment Opposing New Biden administration Rule Increasing Costs of Stoves and Ovens

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins 22 other state Attorneys General in opposing the Biden administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens. The rule will increase the costs for kitchen appliances nationwide.

6/3/2024

Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on how to prepare for Hurricane Season 2024

As the 2024 hurricane season approaches, Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure people are taking proper precautions and staying alert and prepared throughout this storm season.

6/3/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Raceland man for Pornography Involving Juveniles

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit and General Investigations Unit, and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

5/31/2024

Lafayette man arrested for possession of child porn, sexual abuse of an animal, by AG Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Lafayette man for multiple sex-crime related charges on Tuesday, May 28.

5/29/2024

Attorney General Murrill and DA Jones announce a former coach has pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses in Red River Parish; sentenced to 23 years

The abrupt end to a five-year prosecution effort for District Attorney Jones and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office was a victory for the people of Red River Parish.

5/16/2024