Attorney General Andrew Bailey
Recent News About Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Attorney General challenges federal support for Grain Belt Express project
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has expressed strong opposition to the Biden Administration's decision to provide a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project.
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Missouri joins lawsuit against investment giants over alleged energy market manipulation
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that he is joining a coalition of 11 states in a lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group.
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Coalition challenges Biden administration on student loan forgiveness plan
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken the lead in a coalition of 23 states challenging the Biden Administration's Department of Education over what they describe as an "illegal attempt" to forgive student loans.
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Missouri AG defends child mutilation ban ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully defended a state law banning child mutilation, marking a significant legal victory just days before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a related case.
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Attorney General Bailey challenges Jackson County ordinance on Second Amendment grounds
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Jackson County, Missouri, following the passage of an ordinance that he claims infringes on Second Amendment rights.
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Court overturns Biden-Harris immigration rule after multi-state lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a court order to overturn the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.
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Missouri AG challenges California proposal affecting state's biofuel industry
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally addressed concerns regarding a proposed amendment by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could significantly impact Missouri's agriculture and biofuels sectors.
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Dan Engemann appointed director of policy by Missouri Attorney General
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the appointment of Dan Engemann as the new Director of Policy and Outreach for his office.
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Attorney general secures $131K restitution for Clay County homeowners
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a judgment awarding $131,022 in restitution to homeowners in Clay County. The decision follows the failure of Cory Richards to deliver on promised home repairs. Additionally, Richards is required to pay over $17,000 in civil penalties.
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U.S. Army Corps updates Coldwater Creek signs amid radiation concerns
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, a site in Missouri affected by toxic waste disposal dating back to World War II. The Army Corps plans to install new signs in November.
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Attorney General Bailey secures restraining order against new student loan scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has secured a temporary restraining order against the Biden-Harris Administration’s new student loan scheme. The court order follows just two days after the suit was filed to challenge the unpublished rule.
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Attorney General Bailey leads multistate lawsuit against Biden-Harris student loan plan
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a multistate lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s third student loan cancellation plan. This legal action follows closely on the heels of a United States Supreme Court decision that upheld his order blocking the administration's second attempt at student loan cancellation.
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Supreme Court upholds block on latest Biden-Harris student loan cancellation plan
On August 28, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the United States Supreme Court upheld a court order from the Eighth Circuit blocking the Biden-Harris Administration’s student loan cancellation plan. The decision was unanimous.
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States file lawsuit against Biden-Harris 'parole in place' immigration rule
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office, along with 16 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule. The rule would allow millions of illegal immigrants to bypass existing laws and obtain permanent residency. Last night, the Court ruled against the program, pausing its implementation while litigation continues.
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Boone County secures conviction in decades-old case through SAFE Kit Initiative
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.
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Missouri Supreme Court orders new evidentiary hearing in Marcellus Williams case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court has sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ requiring the trial court to hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
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Missouri AG launches probe into potential breach of social security numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today the initiation of an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company, over allegations of inadequate security measures to protect Missourians' personally identifiable information. The data potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, and other private records.
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Attorney General announces new DNA findings in Marcellus Williams case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that new evidence has emerged in the Marcellus Williams case, confirming his office's assertion regarding DNA found on a knife used in the trial. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had previously claimed that this DNA would exonerate Williams by matching an unknown individual.
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Attorney General Bailey strips Ray County sheriff of law enforcement license
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the finalization of a settlement agreement with Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who had been temporarily removed from his position while litigation was pursued to remove him permanently for breaking Missouri law. According to the settlement, Childers resigned effective Monday, August 19, and has been stripped of his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. He will not be allowed to serve in Missouri law enforcement again.
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Attorney General Bailey defends St. Louis County voluntary manslaughter conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended the convictions of Calvin Pittman at the Eastern District Court of Appeals. Pittman was convicted on one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. The appeals court upheld the circuit court’s judgment and denied Pittman's claims regarding the prosecutor’s closing argument.