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Attorney General Liz Murrill to lead National Group of Attorneys General’s ‘Tobacco Committee’

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been appointed as co-chair of the National Association of Attorneys General’s (NAAG’s) 'Tobacco Committee.'

8/8/2024

Attorney General Murrill urges caution before sharing back-to-school pictures

The 2024-2025 school year has officially begun for most Louisiana students.

8/8/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit arrests Ruston man for Possession of Child Porn

Agents initially got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

8/7/2024

Attorney General Murrill takes on ACLU, will defend Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law

Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a brief defending the constitutionality of H.B. 71, Louisiana’s law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.

8/5/2024

General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Lake Charles man for Pornography Involving Juveniles

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.

8/1/2024

Fugitive from Claiborne Parish sentenced after more than three decades on the run

A Bienville Parish man who was on the run for 32 years was sentenced for a shooting in Ringgold, Louisiana.

7/19/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Lafayette man for sex crimes against children

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Lafayette man for sex crimes against children on July 18, 2024.

7/18/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests two New Orleans men for pornography involving juveniles

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit made two arrests in New Orleans recently.

7/18/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill calls on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

The SAVE Act protects our elections from illegal immigrants and upholds the rule of law. Under the SAVE Act, individuals must provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The SAVE Act also will help States identify and remove illegal immigrants from their voter registration rolls.

7/16/2024

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests St. Martinville man for Pornography Involving Juveniles

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a St. Martinville man on July 10, 2024.

7/10/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill joins a coalition of 23 States in opposition to the Latest Regulatory Overreach by the Biden Administration

Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in opposing the Biden administration’s latest overreach into the livelihoods of middle-class Americans.

7/8/2024

Summer Travel Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill

Many Louisianans and their families are traveling or planning vacations for the summer. Summer is the perfect time to getaway and explore new destinations.

7/3/2024

Attorney General Liz Murrill and others receive nationwide injunction against HHS’s new gender identity rule for healthcare providers

Judge Louis Guirola of the Southern District of Mississippi issued the order Wednesday morning, and the stay and preliminary injunction applies nationwide.

7/3/2024

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