Happy New Year 2026!

We reached an agreement with HHS that requires them to quickly resume processing grant applications for medical and public health research.

My office has received outreach from members of the Somali community after reports of home-based daycare providers being harassed and accused of fraud with little to no fact-checking.

Constitutional rights aren't optional. We’re joining 18 AGs to stop unlawful, race-based stops by Border Patrol. These raids harm farm operations and damage community trust. We’re fighting to keep the court’s injunction in place. Read the brief: bit.ly/ufwvnoem

2025 was a year of big wins and even bigger impact. Our 2,000 employees worked behind the scenes to support 230+ state agencies and most importantly, you. Your rights were our top priorities this year. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2026!

WA AG Nick Brown joined CNN to speak on a federal judge's decision to block the administration's attempt to cut disaster aid and cybersecurity funding. AG Brown denounced the move as "politically motivated", arguing that essential safety funds shouldn't be used as leverage for immigration quotas.

“It’s a good day when you can return money to farmworkers who suffered discrimination and unfair treatment,” Attorney General Nick Brown said.

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous Kwanzaa filled with light, unity, and the warmth of community.

From all of us at the Attorney General's Office, Merry Christmas! 🎄

When the U.S. Department of Homeland Security abruptly and illegally cut funding to certain states, including Washington, AG Nick Brown and other AGs filed a lawsuit. We’ve now secured a victory in federal court. Learn more here: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

We’re headed to court over the HHS secretary’s unlawful attempt to change medical standards for young people who need gender-affirming care. The law does not change on one man’s whim, and this care remains legal under federal and state law. Read more here: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

1/2: Significant win for Washington and 15 other states: A federal judge said the U.S. Department of Education acted unlawfully by abruptly discontinuing grants to place additional mental health professionals in schools.

This holiday, protect yourself from gift card fraud by inspecting the packaging ensuring its intact, never share your gift card number and only check balances on official sites. If you think you’re the victim of gift card fraud, report it to our office. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/pcGP50XNpz3

AI is no longer "future" tech—it’s changing how we work today. The Washington State AG’s Office wants to hear from you. We’re researching how AI impacts workers and students. Your input helps ensure our policies reflect your reality. Share your voice here: tinyurl.com/ysxevt8n

Extending our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper Guting, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty. Her dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

1/3: Good news for tens of thousands of people around the country living in housing supported by the federally funded Continuum of Care program.

SAFE releases its annual report with 8 recommendations for legislative action. This group was instrumental in eliminating the backlog of more than 10,000 sexual assault kits.

1/3: Gender-affirming care is legal and protected in Washington state. ✅ Health insurers cannot deny or limit gender-affirming care coverage for people of any age when it’s prescribed as medically necessary.

I was honored to join the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and numerous community and faith leaders Wednesday to remember the victims of the Bondi Beach attack and gather in solidarity against hate, violence, and antisemitism.

The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.

Medications for opioid use disorder cut overdose deaths by more than 50%, relieve cravings, and help patients stabilize their lives. Patients taking MOUD, learn about your rights here ➡️https://bit.ly/moudkyr

Washington state leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s absurd attempt to stop the TransAlta power plant transition from coal. The facts: ✅ There is no "energy emergency." ✅ Coal power generation has already essentially ceased. ✅ This would likely increase costs for consumers

1/4: The AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit secured its first conviction this week, in the 2016 murder of George David. We were able to bring justice in this case because of the hard work of our cold case team in collaboration with local law enforcement.

1/3: Washington ranks in the top five states in the nation for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. But facilitating that shift to cleaner energy requires more charging stations.

The Trump administration tried to illegally take SNAP benefits from green card holders, despite their lawful status in this country. We sued, and they backed down. 1/4

The H-1B visa program helps bring talented people with critical skillsets to Washington, keeping our state on the cutting edge in highly specialized areas of education and research.

Wishing a happy and safe first night of Hanukkah to all who celebrate.

The recent executive order on AI tries to rip away states’ rights and allows a small group of billionaire bros and friends of the first family to dictate AI policy for the entire country. Our office will keep fighting to protect people from the illegal acts of this administration.

1/3: Western Washington is dealing with historic flooding, and we just got news of an important court ruling. A federal judge ruled in our favor, preventing billions in cuts to disaster mitigation funding, including for flood protection projects in Washington.

Today, the Organized Retail Crime Task Force met to discuss the need to continue our work to protect public safety and our economy against sophisticated retail theft. The dedicated Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured key convictions this year, including a thief who stole over $750,000.

The president’s comments last week harm Somali American communities across the country, including here in Washington. Somali Americans are integral to their communities. If anything, it’s the president’s race-based immigration policies that make our neighborhoods less safe.

New instructions are available for receiving payments from the $700 million settlement the AG’s office reached with Google. Learn more: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

We won our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on clean energy. We can’t unleash American energy by kneecapping some of the cheapest, fastest growing, most innovative, and cleanest resources in the country. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

Lo que estamos viendo de esta administración es una campaña de miedo que ha dejado a muchas personas temerosas de ir a trabajar.

Thanks to our investigation, Confluence Health has refunded $1.8 million to patients who paid for hospital care but were eligible for financial assistance under Washington’s Charity Care Act.

My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.

What we’re seeing from this administration is a campaign of fear that’s left many people scared to go to work. That’s why we’re working with Sen. Rebecca Saldaña and Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self to protect immigrant workers and strengthen Washington’s economy with the Immigrant Worker Protection Act.

AG Nick Brown joins Rev. Al Sharpton on MS Now to discuss the administration's illegal cuts to the Continuum of Care grant program, describing the actions as "plainly illegal and unconstitutional" and "very immoral."

1/5: Shinn & Son fired two crews of local farmworkers in 2023 and gave the work to foreign guestworkers under the H-2A visa program instead. Now people hurt by Shinn & Son’s actions will receive payments ranging from about $5,000 to $25,000 through a court-ordered settlement.

AG Nick Brown and 20 Democratic state attorneys general are suing the Department of Agriculture (USDA) over illegal attempts to cut certain lawful permanent residents out of SNAP food assistance. This action denies basic nutrition to people Congress authorized it for.

A federal judge has blocked Trump’s attempt to defund Planned Parenthood. We will continue fighting so that Washingtonians can access essential health services like primary care, cancer screenings, and family planning. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

AI has the potential to create enormous benefits for our state, but unregulated deployment of this technology can entrench discrimination, erode personal privacy, and displace workers. Here are Washington’s 8 ideas for effective AI policy: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

On Tues., December 2 at 6pm, Pacific Power customers can participate in a Washington UTC virtual public comment hearing about Pacific Power’s requested electricity rate increase. To learn more about this case, click here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/public-counsel-case-information-sheets

1/2 Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 10th annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, during which the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the Office of the Secretary of State are sharing information to help Washingtonians avoid fraudulent charity solicitations.

The Attorney General's Office extends wishes for a day of rest, gratitude, and community to all Washingtonians.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for undisclosed “hidden” fees this holiday season. Hidden fees are merchant charges that are not included in the advertised price of a consumer good or service and are not otherwise disclosed to the consumer in advance.

1/2: HUD is recklessly limiting grants for Permanent Supportive Housing and imposing partisan demands on providers. This destabilizes our Continuum of Care program, endangers lives and we're fighting back to protect vulnerable Washingtonians and hold the federal government accountable.

On Tues., December 2 at 6pm, Pacific Power customers can participate in a Washington UTC virtual public comment hearing about Pacific Power’s requested electricity rate increase. To learn more about this case, click here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/public-counsel-case-information-sheets

1/3: It is with great excitement and tremendous sadness that the AGO’s own Colleen Melody has been appointed to the Washington State Supreme Court. Governor Ferguson made the announcement this morning alongside Colleen at a press conference in the Temple of Justice.

We won a lawsuit that prevents the Trump administration from dismantling four federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses nationwide.