WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Attorney General Mark Brnovich led a coalition of 13 states to defend the Public Charge Rule, a federal immigration policy that ensures noncitizens can financially support themselves to become U.S. citizens or obtain green cards.
MESA - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (CRD) has filed an Arizona Fair Housing Act lawsuit against Brentwood Southern, LLC, d/b/a Brentwood Southern Mobile Home Community, and Kingsley Management Corporation (Defendants). Under the Arizona Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful for a person or entity to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in the terms and conditions of their housing.
PHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that his office (AGO) has obtained internal emails and documents from the federal government as part of a court-ordered discovery in Arizona and Montana's lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and federal officials.
What: The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Pima County Sheriff's Department, the Leman Academy of Excellence, and the Town of Marana are hosting a FREE no-contact Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event this Saturday, April 24, in Tucson.
Event volunteers and participants will follow current CDC social distancing guidelines. The public will be asked to remain in their vehicle during the event. Participants are asked to place documents and unwanted prescription drugs in the trunk of their vehicle before arriving.
PHOENIX – Each year, National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is observed by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to honor and reflect upon the important work that individuals, law enforcement, non-profits, and many other organizations across the country do to advocate for crime victims. NCVRW is April 18th - April 24th, and this year's theme, Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities., exemplifies how advocating for crime victims throughout their healing process is central to the mission of serving justice.
CHANDLER - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that a State Grand Jury indicted Brett James Smith, also known as Brett James Zagorac, on charges of Fraud, Forgery, and Perjury. Smith is accused of fraudulently misrepresenting his background and credentials to obtain private tutor employment and access to children as a private tutor.
PHOENIX -- Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and federal officials for violating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) over destructive immigration policies. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is asking the U.S. District Court in Arizona to void the decisions to stop border wall construction and the “Remain in Mexico” policy until the federal government complies with its obligations under NEPA.
One-third of Americans Have Records of Arrest or Prior Conviction, Creating Barriers to Employment, Education, Housing & Economic Opportunity
PHOENIX -- Attorney General Mark Brnovich co-led a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general urging Congress to provide federal funds for state systems and technology upgrades needed to seal and expunge criminal justice records.
PHOENIX - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that a State Grand Jury has indicted Charles Rodrick, of Phoenix, for Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Computer Tampering, and Harassment. Rodrick’s co-defendants, Brent Oesterblad and Sarah Shea were also charged in a scheme where they allegedly harassed victims on their websites.
What: The Attorney General’s Office and Central United Methodist Church are hosting a FREE no-contact Shred-A-Thon this Saturday, April 10, in Phoenix. AARP is generously providing the trucks for the event.
Event volunteers and participants will follow current CDC social distancing guidelines. The public will be asked to remain in their vehicle during the event. Participants are asked to place documents in the trunk of their vehicle before arriving.