West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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McCuskey vows to continue fight against federal overreach
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument in a major case that is likely to have profound consequences for West Virginia’s legal fight against unconstitutional actions by the federal government that threaten our way of life. -
West Virginia joins 21-state coalition suing ATF over gun sell rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that was intended to close a loophole regarding private gun sales. -
W.Va, Tenn. sue U.S. Dept. of Education over Title IX changes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a six-state group suing the federal Department of Education over what they call its “dangerous overhaul” of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act. -
4th Circuit says W.Va., N.C. refusal to pay for transgender surgeries is discriminatory
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover some health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory. -
Morrisey supports middle school girls barred from competing following transgender protest
CHARLESTON –West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed an amicus brief supporting five Harrison County middle school athletes who have been barred from competing in their next track and field meet after they protested having to compete against a transgender student. -
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Court to Review EPA’s New Stricter Tailpipe Emissions Standards Rules
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and a coalition of 25 states, are calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes, find it “unlawful,” and “vacate the agency’s final action.” -
Morrisey, Capito critical of new EPA rule targeting gas-, coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will be challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule he says will force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. -
Morrisey says AG's office will appeal transgender athlete ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if a state law violates the rights of a transgender middle school athlete. -
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Multistate Coalition in Urging Congress to Scrap Dems’ DEI Bills
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills that aim to codify diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, into law. -
AG candidates weigh in on Fourth Circuit decision on W.Va. transgender sports ban
CHARLESTON – One Republican candidate says the vote to determine West Virginia’s next attorney general is more important than ever following a federal appeals court ruling that rejected the transgender student athlete ban. -
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes. -
Morrisey hails USSC ruling letting Idaho enforce ban on transgender medical treatment
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says Idaho can enforce its ban on providing puberty blockers or hormones to minors. -
Morrisey leads multistate coalition in urging Congress to scrap DEI bills
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states asking Congressional leadership to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills that would codify diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly known as DEI – into law. -
AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion. -
Attorney General Morrisey: Biden’s DOJ Must Reconsider Red Flag Law Hub
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state coalition in taking issue with the newly formed National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center—a hub formed by Biden’s Department of Justice to provide “assistance” to enities who implement laws confiscating firearms from those who purportedly pose a threat to themselves or others. -
4th Circuit says W.Va. transgender sports ban violates Title IX
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the federal rights of one teen athlete.In its 2-1 ruling April 16, the U.S. -
Three Jackson Kelly Attorneys Receive Appointments to the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors
These appointments underscore our firm’s commitment to excellence in the legal community. -
Attorney General Morrisey Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions. -
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.” -
Attorney General Morrisey Encourages Donations Following Major Flooding in the Region
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging those who are able to donate essential items to those affected by the major flooding in the Wheeling area.