Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Recent News About Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Federal judge orders reinstatement for fired federal probationary employees
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that a federal judge in the United States District Court for Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against 18 federal agencies.
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Attorneys general oppose House-passed continuing resolution
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with attorneys general from six other states, has issued a joint statement expressing support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House of Representatives.
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Officer involved death under investigation by Wisconsin DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over plans to dismantle Department of Education
Attorney General Josh Kaul, alongside 20 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
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Wisconsin DOJ addresses rise in sextortion cases with new resources
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is addressing the rising number of sextortion cases by offering resources to ensure online safety.
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Jake Jansky named new administrator for DOJ's Division of Criminal Investigation
Attorney General Josh Kaul has appointed Jake Jansky as the new Administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
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Wisconsin woman charged with stealing over $95K from elderly father
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has announced charges against Heather Robinson, a 43-year-old resident of Laona, Wisconsin.
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Court blocks termination of K-12 teacher preparation grants
Attorney General Josh Kaul has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, halting the Trump Administration's termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants.
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Former correctional sergeant charged with assaulting inmate in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has announced charges against Jason H. Meister, a former correctional sergeant at Lincoln County Jail.
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Former correctional officer charged with child exploitation and trafficking
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has announced charges against Samuel Pieper, a former correctional officer for the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.
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Coalition seeks court order against mass firing of federal probationary employees
Attorney General Josh Kaul has taken legal action alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, seeking a temporary restraining order against federal agencies involved in the mass termination of probationary employees.
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Officer-involved death in Fond du Lac under investigation
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently examining an officer-involved death that took place in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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Kaul secures injunction against Trump Administration's proposed cuts to health research funding
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case Massachusetts v. NIH.
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Kansasville man sentenced for assaulting DNR warden
A Kansasville, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to prison for assaulting a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warden.
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AG Kaul criticizes Trump's possible executive order on Education Department
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his concerns over reports suggesting that President Trump might sign an executive order to begin the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
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AG Kaul challenges termination of K-12 teacher preparation grants
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's decision to terminate grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs.
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Court blocks Trump administration's plan to freeze federal funds
Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general have secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to prevent the implementation of a policy that would freeze federal funding for essential grants,...
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Josh Kaul joins effort defending National Labor Relations Board amid legal challenge
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to oppose a legal challenge that could limit the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) ability to protect workers' rights.
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Three charged with altering vehicle odometers in Waukesha County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has announced charges against three individuals in Waukesha County for allegedly rolling back vehicle odometers.
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AG Kaul seeks budget increase for Wisconsin State Crime Labs
Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing for significant investment in the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL) as part of the 2025-2027 state budget.