A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily block a new Maryland law restricting pistols that can be readily converted into machine guns, allowing the law to remain in place while a legal challenge moves forward. (more…)
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 21 other states in a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly inflated prices paid by businesses advertising on its online marketplace. (more…)
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, challenging the state’s immigration enforcement policies.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has released updated guidance for state and local law enforcement agencies outlining their responsibilities under the Maryland Community Trust Act and other recently enacted laws related to federal immigration enforcement. (more…)
Anthony G. Brown announced that Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against MV Realty PBC, LLC and affiliated entities and executives, alleging the company engaged in illegal consumer lending through so-called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” offered to Maryland homeowners. (more…)
Maryland Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, also known as the KIDS Act, arguing the legislation would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while shielding major technology companies from accountability.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the United States Postal Service that would allow certain firearms to be shipped through the mail.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with multiple Lindsay automotive dealerships, including Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, resolving civil charges filed by the state’s Consumer Protection Division in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a statement following recent jury verdicts in California and New Mexico against Meta, and in California against YouTube, related to claims that social media platforms were designed in ways that harm children’s mental health.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that a Crofton woman has pleaded guilty to two felony theft schemes in Anne Arundel County involving a combined total of $185,296.28. (more…)
Maryland Anthony G. Brown filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to halt construction of a planned immigration detention facility near Williamsport, arguing the project is moving forward without required environmental review.