Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Recent News About Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
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Attorney General Bailey files felony charges against contractors in Greene County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard, alleging they defrauded consumers through their business, Queen City Rod & Custom. The charges include eighteen felony counts for stealing, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and deceptive business practices in Greene County.
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Court blocks Biden's proposed changes to Title IX
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri has granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to Title IX, which would allow biological males in female spaces.
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Missouri AG files motions in high-stakes Jackson County tax assessment case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office filed two motions today in the ongoing Jackson County Tax Assessment case. The trial has yet to conclude due to legal maneuvers by opposing counsel.
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Missouri AG expands probe into nonprofit's alleged links with China's government
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has expanded his investigation into the Chinese Service Center in St. Louis to ensure its compliance with Missouri law. He issued a civil investigative demand after obtaining evidence suggesting that the service center violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
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Missouri AG urges dismissal of New York's prosecution against Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a brief urging New York to vacate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution against President Trump. This action follows an assassination attempt on President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
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Missouri AG comments on closure of St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement following the announcement that the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University is shutting down.
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Missouri AG sues Biden administration over withheld small business program documents
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for not providing documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The inquiry aims to gather information on alleged IRS obstruction in implementing an economic relief measure intended to support small business owners in Missouri.
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Attorney General files fraud charges against contractor in St. Louis
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has filed felony charges against Andrew Hall, 42, for allegedly defrauding consumers through his business, Trophy Contracting. Hall faces two counts of Deceptive Business Practices for activities in the City of St. Louis.
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Missouri leads lawsuit against Biden Administration over mandated gender-transition procedures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey led a coalition of seven states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a rule that mandates healthcare providers to perform gender-transition procedures and requires states to fund these interventions. The coalition argues that this rule, which they claim Congress did not authorize, misinterprets Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
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Missouri AG challenges Biden's proposed firearm export limitations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to the Biden Administration's Department of Commerce, urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at limiting Americans' ability to export firearms.
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Missouri Attorney General sues New York over alleged interference in 2024 election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, alleging violations of Missourians' First Amendment rights in relation to the 2024 presidential election. The suit contends that New York's prosecution, gag order, and sentencing of President Trump have compromised his ability to campaign effectively.
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Supreme Court allows further discovery in Attorney General Bailey's First Amendment case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the United States Supreme Court has permitted his office to obtain additional discovery in his First Amendment case against the Biden administration. The case, Murthy v. Missouri, alleges that federal officials coerced social media companies into infringing on Americans' free speech rights.
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Attorney General Bailey announces 150-year sentence for Warren County sex offender
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office assisted the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney in securing a 150-year prison sentence for Michael Moll due to his repeated failure to register as a sex offender.
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Court blocks Biden administration’s latest student loan cancellation plan
On June 24, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan. The lawsuit targeted the federal government's "SAVE" Plan, which was projected to cost Americans $475 billion—$45 billion more than a previous student loan plan deemed unlawful. The court's order prevents the plan from taking effect on July 1.
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Missouri AG files suit against IBM for alleged human rights violations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), alleging violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. According to the lawsuit, IBM subjects job applicants to racial and gender quotas and bases employees' pay and employment status on their participation in these practices.
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Attorney General Bailey opposes gag order on President Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a brief with 23 other states urging the Court to deny Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s request for a gag order on President Trump. According to Bailey, the gag order would violate the First Amendment by restricting Trump's ability to speak freely during the election season and preventing Americans from hearing open debate from presidential candidates. It would also prevent Trump from criticizing the raid on his home at Mar-a-Lago.
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Contractor charged with fraud in Franklin County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that a grand jury in Franklin County has returned charges against Daniel E. Harrison, 40, for allegedly defrauding consumers through his business, Extreme Lawn and Landscape. Harrison faces three counts of Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and three counts of Deceptive Business Practices.
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Court allows Missouri AG's case against Planned Parenthood to proceed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement following the Court's decision to deny Planned Parenthood’s motion to dismiss his lawsuit, which accuses the organization of trafficking minors out of state for abortions without parental consent.
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Missouri AG urges better warnings about Coldwater Creek contamination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, urging them to implement more stringent precautions around Coldwater Creek in Florissant, Mo., which has been contaminated with nuclear waste and hazardous toxins for decades.
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Missouri court dismisses final challenge against state pro-life laws
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant court victory today in defense of the state's pro-life laws. The City of St. Louis’ Circuit Court granted his motion to dismiss a challenge brought by abortion activists seeking to dismantle Missouri's pro-life legislation.