News Releases - 2024 Archive - Page 7

DES MOINES—As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe. “Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said Attorney General Bird. “Remember to stop for school buses and slow down in school...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 16-state coalition in a lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s amnesty scheme that authorizes hundreds of thousands of aliens to illegally enter the country. The Biden-Harris program will parole more than 500,000 aliens, illegally allowing them to live and work in the...

DES MOINES—The Iowa Attorney General’s office today released the following statement in response to the court’s sentencing of Kyle Ricke, the murderer who shot Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram on September 13, 2023, to life in prison: “My office today secured a life sentence for the murderer who shot Officer...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes. “Girls deserve the opportunity to compete and succeed in...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced the promotions of three senior staff members: Deputy Attorney General for Agency Counsel Ed Bull, Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation Jeff Peterzalek, and Prosecuting Attorneys Training Coordinator Ian McConeghey. “I am glad to announce the promotions of these three talented team...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she has filed three lawsuits against contractors in Dallas, Lee, and Linn counties for conducting illegal excavations, some of which resulted in damage to underground utilities. Under Iowa’s One Call law, everyone who digs, excavates, or trenches must contact Iowa One Call at least 48 hours in advance to prevent damaging underground utility...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster to stop their monopoly that raises prices for ticket purchasers and stifles competition in the live entertainment industry. Live Nation has been building a monopoly by entering into exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues to ensure that...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 21-state coalition in a letter to Temu, a Chinese-based online marketplace, demanding information on its ties to slave labor and the Chinese Communist Party (“CCP”). The letter follows concerns that Temu is profiting off of slave labor, breaking consumer protection laws,...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined eight other states in suing the Biden-Harris administration for using taxpayer dollars to influence elections and achieve campaign goals. In 2021, the Biden-Harris administration ordered federal agencies, with no election-related responsibilities, to develop voter registration plans. The agencies have since created these...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a coalition of eight states in supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Biden-Harris EPA for authorizing California’s illegal ban on traditional, gas-powered cars. California’s mandate requires that all cars, trucks, and SUVs sold be electric by 2035. Car manufacturers will be forced to...