Attorney General Alliance

Thanks to Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch for hosting 16 criminal justice professionals from the Mexican states of Colima and Durango for the AGA's Alliance Partnership International Rule of Law 15th National Mock Trial Competition. Leading up to the event, participants engaged in strategy sessions with AG Fitch’s team and Alliance Partnership instructors to sharpen their trial skills. The Attorney General of Colima joined to observe and witnessed Colima, representing the defense, secure the win! AG Fitch remarked, “This meeting offers a rare opportunity to share our best legal practices and engage in a partnership between the United States and Mexico that promotes better safety and security for us all.” The group also connected with Mississippi Supreme Court Justice David Ishee to discuss judicial systems, oral advocacy, and his legal philosophy, and toured the MS AGO Cyber Crime Lab, exploring innovative strategies for tackling cybercrime. A huge thanks to AG Fitch, her team, Justice Ishee, and the Cyber Crime Task Force for making this year’s competition an unforgettable experience!

AGA is proud to support the donation of the 150th Thomson Reuters & American Bar Association reference law library to the Books for Africa Law and Democracy Initiative. This marks AGA’s fourth library sponsorship with the organization this year. It went to the Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA) in Cape Town, South Africa.?JIFA’s mission is to strengthen democracy and justice across Africa by providing essential training for judges and legal professionals. This library for JIFA is AGA’s fourth donation to Books for Africa in 2024, following contributions to the Lesotho Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Supreme Court of Malawi, and the Ghana Attorney General’s Office. In addition to library donations, AGA provides training and educational support to law enforcement, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and business associations across nine African countries. https://lnkd.in/guQhzuSK

This Veterans’ Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country and recognize the unique challenges they face. We are committed to supporting our veterans as a key part of our new Mental Health Initiative, which emphasizes veterans' mental well-being. We look forward to working alongside state attorneys general to create impactful, supportive programs for veterans and promote meaningful engagement throughout our communities.

As we reflect on the bipartisan delegation to Normandy and look forward to honoring our veterans this Monday, Veterans' Day, we’re reminded of the lasting impact of unity in service to our country. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s announcement of a new statue to honor Staff Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman—an Arkansas hero and D-Day paratrooper of the famed Easy Company—reflects this commitment to remembrance and respect for our shared history. The Normandy landings, like SSG Randleman’s own service, stand as a testament to the strength of collaboration in the face of adversity. Today, we continue this legacy by working across divides to confront challenges like human trafficking, cybercrime, and organized retail crime. By bringing together leaders from all backgrounds, we uphold the rule of law and protect the communities we serve. As we remember the sacrifices of those like SSG Randleman, we remain dedicated to building on these values and working together on the issues that safeguard democracy, justice, and the well-being of all Americans. https://lnkd.in/gm9iYW_Y

The Attorney General Alliance and National Association of Attorneys General extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the Attorneys General and former Attorneys General who will continue their public service through their successful election to the governorship of their state or to Congress.?We congratulate Attorney General Joshua Stein who was elected Governor of North Carolina;?Attorney General Bob Ferguson who was elected Governor of Washington;?Attorney General Patrick Morrisey who was elected Governor of West Virginia; Former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte was elected to Governor of New Hampshire; and Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt was elected to Congress.?We are inspired by your continued service and dedication to our states, citizens and nation.?Hopefully our paths will cross again and we will continue to build upon the great work that you all have done as state Attorneys General!?? #AGA #NAAG #attorneygeneral #attorney #general #election #2024 #WA #NC #NH #KS #Governor #NGA #congress

The Attorney General Alliance and the National Association of Attorneys General offer congratulations and a warm welcome to our newly elected Attorneys General: North Carolina Attorney General Elect Jeff Jackson; Oregon Attorney General Elect Dan Rayfield; Pennsylvania Attorney General Elect Dave Sunday; Utah Attorney General Elect Derek Brown; Washington Attorney General Elect Nick Brown; and West Virginia Attorney General Elect John McCuskey.??We look forward to working with you and your offices through the months and years to come as you serve your state, its citizens and our nation!? #AGA #NAAG #attorneygeneral #attorney #general #law #OR #NC #UT #WA #WV #PA #legal #states #election #2024

The Attorney General Alliance and the National Association of Attorneys General offer their congratulations to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita; Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey; Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen; and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark on their successful re-election!?Thank you for your continued dedication and service to your state’s, their citizens, and our nation.?We look forward to continuing to work with you to advance the mission of Attorneys General throughout our nation!? #AGA #NAAG #AttorneyGeneral #MO #IN #VT #MT #law #legal #attorney #general #state #election #2024

As states across the U.S. and neighboring nations move to legalize recreational marijuana, state attorneys general are at the forefront of navigating the complex legal and economic landscape of cannabis law. The implications of legalization extend across state and federal levels, requiring robust regulatory systems to protect consumers and uphold the rule of law. The AGA Cannabis Project supports state attorneys general by connecting them with experts, providing educational trainings, and hosting collaborative forums for the legal community and stakeholders. A key resource in this effort is the 2024-2025 Cannabis Law Deskbook, authored by public-sector attorneys and staff on the front lines of cannabis law and regulation. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as the history of cannabis policy reform, managing state and federal conflicts, compliance and enforcement priorities, public health perspectives, tax policy, and more. The Deskbook is an invaluable resource for any attorney or stakeholder navigating this evolving area of law, equipping them with the knowledge needed to make informed, balanced decisions in cannabis law. https://lnkd.in/gzWRdw4v (Today, November 6, 2024, is the last day to use the promotion code CANNABIS20 for a 20 percent discount).

Thank you Attorney General Alliance for hosting 4 excellent working group sessions last week, and giving me the opportunity to discuss updates at the state and federal level to the INFORM Act. It was a pleasure to discuss recent legislative updates with my copanelists Michael Redding from the California AGO and Justin Wolf from the Oklahoma AGO. And thank you Marty Jackley for hosting us in beautiful South Dakota. It was great to be there with our Kelley Drye State AG team. Abigail Stempson Beth Chun

Many thanks to the Attorney General Alliance for inviting me to their Working Group Meeting in Deadwood, South Dakota. I had a blast discussing #cannabis policy with some of the brightest minds in the country spanning all parts of the industry including state AGs, state and federal regulators, and attorneys. And wow, South Dakota sure is beautiful.