Attorney General Anthony Brown
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VICTORY: A federal court ruled that the administration cannot cut critical federal funding for programs that fight crime, fund research, educate students, and protect public health simply because it changed its priorities. The court ruled federal agencies don't have that authority.
The Department of Defense can't simply stop following the review process required by federal law. For years, the Department reviewed proposed land-based wind energy projects for national security concerns while working with developers to address them.
My Statement Following President Trump’s Speech on U.S. Elections:
My Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s In-State Tuition Law:
Financial technology and cryptocurrency companies increasingly are seeking to become chartered as national banks. Some of these companies have a history of predatory lending and other risky practices. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
Generic drug manufacturers secretly coordinated with their competitors to keep prices artificially high instead of competing fairly. Marylanders paid more for their medications as a result. Learn more at www.AGGenericDrugs.com. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
The Independent Investigations Division has identified the decedent and the Greenbelt Police Department officer involved in the police-involved in-custody death that occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Greenbelt, Prince George’s County, Maryland. Read more: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/D...
A genetic testing company failed to protect the genetic data of more than 94,000 Marylanders. 23andMe’s data breach exposed genetic and ancestry information that was later offered for sale on the dark web. Instead of taking responsibility, the company initially blamed consumers for the breach.
My Statement on the U.S. Department of Justice's Lawsuit Concerning Maryland's Community Trust Act:
Block, the owner of Cash App, created an environment where fraud could proliferate and avoided its responsibilities when consumers complained. I joined a coalition holding Block accountable with a $45 million settlement. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
The Environmental Protection Agency adopted rules in 2024 to reduce pollution from new cars starting in 2027, but the federal government wants to delay those standards by 2 years. Motor vehicle emissions contribute to respiratory illness, cardiovascular problems, and cancer.
The federal government wants to require noncitizens to provide detailed information about their jobs, education, and public benefits on what has long been a simple address change form. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/D...
The administration is imposing tariffs on imported goods from Europe and 59 other countries. When goods are taxed, those costs are passed directly to you at checkout. A Federal Reserve study found that American families and small businesses pay nearly 90% of the cost.
This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms we cherish and our shared responsibility to protect them for everyone. We can reflect on the values that strengthen our communities: upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring equal justice for all.
Teachers, nurses, and social workers choose careers of service over higher-paying jobs and earn loan forgiveness through a decade of work. The federal government tried to strip that away from anyone whose employer supported policies this administration disagreed with…
ICE must consider the impacts of its plan to convert a warehouse in Washington County into a 1500 person detention facility. Nearby Williamsport has only 2000 residents and the water and sewer systems that serve the warehouse cannot support such a massive increase in demand.
Today, the Office of the Attorney General announced its framework for family notification and public transparency in the independent, case-by-case review of 41 restraint-related deaths identified in the 2025 OCME audit. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/O...
The administration wants to let major polluters start construction before obtaining permits that protect our air and give residents a chance to have a say. Companies could begin building before communities have an opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns. oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
Happy Pride. As these challenges continue, my Office will keep showing up. We will defend Maryland’s civil rights protections, challenge unlawful actions when necessary, and stand with LGBTQIA+ Marylanders every step of the way. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jdw... #OAGFeatured #PrideMonth
A federal court recently upheld regulations that protect our air from dangerous soot pollution. The Trump administration sided with polluters attempting to weaken the standard, but the court ruled against that challenge. Cleaner air saves lives, reduces asthma attacks, and protects Marylanders.
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration's unlawful restrictions on federal homelessness funding cannot be enforced. I joined 18 other attorneys general in challenging these conditions, and we won. Full press release: oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
My Statement on Supreme Court of the United States Opinion in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox:
My Statement on Supreme Court of the United States Opinion on Birthright Citizenship:
Three major egg companies worked together to keep prices high while families across the country, including here in Maryland, paid the price. Working with other state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, we put an end to this collusion. oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/A...
The Trump administration is proposing strict NDAs on federal employees that would penalize them for speaking out as a citizen on matters of public concern. Federal workers need the freedom to speak about these issues without fear of losing their jobs.
My Statement on Supreme Court of the United States Opinion in Watson v. Republican National Committee:
Medicaid helps Marylanders with cancer, chronic illnesses, and disabilities get the care they need. The Trump administration's new rule requires medically frail people to qualify for an exemption from Medicaid work requirements, putting eligible people at risk of losing healthcare.
Coal ash from power plants contains lead, arsenic, and mercury that can contaminate Maryland’s water. The Environmental Protection Agency adopted rules in 2024 to protect public health and the environment, but the Trump administration now wants to weaken them.
What does Pride mean to you? Assistant Attorney General Ali Pearson of my Securities Division shares what Pride means to her and how it shapes the way she moves through the world. #Pride
My Statement on Supreme Court of the United States Ruling in Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot: