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Attorney General Liz Murrill shares concerns about the EPA's recent draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a critical building block used to produce many products in many industries. Across the agricultural industry, formaldehyde helps American families access safe meat, poultry, and aquaculture products. It also helps protect livestock against diseases that can cause catastrophic economic losses for farming operations across the United States.
5/14/2024Attorneys General Liz Murrill and Lynn Fitch file suit to promote strong accommodations for pregnant workers – while respecting State laws that protect life
Attorneys General Liz Murrill (Louisiana) and Lynn Fitch (Mississippi), filed suit today challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) attempt to hijack the protections of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to promote the Biden administration’s effort to impose a national abortion regime.
5/14/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill announces $10.25 million settlement with wireless carriers
Attorney General Liz Murrill announced an $10.25 million 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “Wireless Carriers”), which resolves the state attorneys general investigations into the Wireless Carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
5/10/2024Attorney General Murrill Urges Congress to Defund Terrorist-tied U.N. Agency
"Tax dollars from the hard-working men and women of Louisiana should not be funding an organization tied to the terror organization Hamas. I join my fellow attorneys general in calling for the United States Congress to permanently ban American funding to the United Nation’s Relief and Works Agency."
5/9/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill sues the Biden administration over unlawful ban on private firearms sales
Just weeks ago, the Justice Department expanded rules requiring background checks and licenses for private gun sales. The ATF’s new final rule could shutdown gun shows and prohibit any private gun transactions between everyday citizens.
5/2/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill claims victory in baseless challenge to Louisiana’s oil and gas permitting decisions
A three-judge panel dismissed the Sierra Club’s frivolous challenge to Louisiana’s approval of permits for an LNG export facility along the Calcasieu Ship Channel.
4/30/2024Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill files lawsuit against U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations to defend women & girls from discrimination
For more than 50 years, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has protected the rights of both sexes to fully participate in our education system without being subjected to discrimination on the basis of “sex”—a term Congress intentionally used to refer to the basic biological distinction between the human male and human female.
4/29/2024Jena man arrested for possession of child porn and sexual abuse of animals
This arrest was a result of an investigation conducted by Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4/25/2024Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on new Title IX rules
"Joe Biden’s extreme gender ideology is a threat to the safety and dignity of women and girls. The people - who can’t even tell you what a woman is - just killed Title IX. This won’t stand - lawsuit coming soon."
4/22/2024Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on hiring a roofer after the storm
Following the EF2 tornado that hit parts of Slidell last Wednesday, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to make sure people avoid roofing scams.
4/17/2024Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Sorrento man on pornography involving juveniles & sexual abuse of an animal charges
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.
4/17/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office obtains 36 count grand jury indictment for Evangeline Parish Alderman
Prosecutors with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office obtained a 36 count grand jury indictment in Evangeline Parish on Wednesday, April 10, regarding voter fraud between May and November of 2022 during the general election.
4/12/2024Two Covington men behind bars for crimes against children after joint investigation led by Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit
Both arrests were a result of a joint undercover chat operation by Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Mandeville Police Department, United States Secret Service, and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4/12/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Consumer Tips for Natural Disaster victims
Many homes, structures and businesses were damaged following the severe storms and tornadoes that moved across a large part of Louisiana on Tuesday morning, April 11. Attorney General Liz Murrill is alerting consumers about home repair scams and other disaster fraud schemes, to ensure they are receiving the necessary services needed to repair the damage.
4/11/2024Tax season is underway, don't fall victim to scams
This year, federal Tax Day falls on Monday, April 15th. Here are some common scams to be aware of from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
4/9/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill files rehearing application after Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down child sex abuse law
The policy in question was passed unanimously by the legislature, and signed by the governor in 2021.
4/5/2024Hammond man arrested by Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit for first degree rape of child, other charges
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4/5/2024Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on lawsuit challenging FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
The judge ruled that all but one of our claims can move forward. In doing so, he recognized the irreparable harm that these rates are causing policyholders across Louisiana and the nation.
3/28/2024Attorney General Liz Murrill Leads Coalition of 16 States Against Biden’s Attack on LNG
Biden’s decision causes serious harm to Plaintiff States, local communities counting on LNG-related investment, and the energy sector itself. This ban will also disrupt the development and production of natural gas and gives us no choice but to turn to the courts to enforce the law.
3/21/2024Previously convicted sex offender arrested by Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit in Tangipahoa Parish
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.
3/15/2024