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The Role of State Attorneys General In The Fight For Workers’ Union Rights
Published: December 18, 2024As the “People’s Lawyer,” state attorneys general (AGs) play an important role in defending workers’ right to unionize against corporate and political opposition.
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Protecting Our Water: The Vital Role Of State Attorneys General In Enforcing The Clean Water Act And The Safe Drinking Water Act
Published: December 18, 2024The Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) are cornerstone federal laws designed to safeguard our nation’s surface waters and drinking water supply. As chief legal officers, state attorneys general (AGs) play a pivotal role in enforcing and defending these acts, significantly influencing the health and safety of their communities.
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The Role of Attorneys General in Addressing Wage Theft and Worker Misclassification
Published: December 2, 2024 | Updated: December 3, 2024State Attorneys General have powers and authority to advance and defend workplace protections, including the recovery of lost wages resulting from misclassification and wage theft.
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Across State Lines: How Attorneys General Shape Abortion Access in Texas and Beyond
Published: December 2, 2024 | Updated: December 4, 2024As Texas’ top law enforcement officer, Attorney General Ken Paxton has played a leading role in the state’s deliberate campaign to restrict reproductive healthcare services. A growing number of other state attorneys general (AGs) have followed suit, employing similar legal strategies to drastically curtail abortion access in their own states. These actions have far-reaching consequences, not only for their own residents but also for people living in states that have become abortion safe havens.
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How Progressive State Attorneys General have Protected Citizens’ Right to Vote in the 2024 Election
Published: November 25, 2024 | Updated: December 3, 2024Across the country, progressive state attorneys general (AGs) have been leading the charge to protect every eligible citizen’s right to cast a ballot and have their votes counted, from the courtroom to the court of public opinion.
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