AG Weiser joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs. The coalition argues the administration is again exceeding its legal authority after courts twice ruled similar tariff actions unlawful. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fDJ7sc
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The Colorado Attorney General’s Office serves as the 'People’s Lawyer,' advancing the rule of law, protecting democracy, and promoting justice for all. AG Phil Weiser has been the state’s chief legal officer since 2019.
AG Weiser joined 24 attorneys general in suing to block a Trump administration policy that would allow the private data of families receiving federal antipoverty assistance to be shared across the federal government. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pX3wvR
AG Weiser co-led a coalition urging SCOTUS to preserve state courts' role in Boulder County's climate lawsuit against several fossil fuel companies. The coalition argues Colorado courts should complete their review before the Supreme Court intervenes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pU2Dnq
AG Weiser announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in conspiracies to artificially manipulate prices and reduce competition related to numerous generic prescription drugs: https://bit.ly/45HdLL6
Throughout 150 glorious years of statehood, much has changed about Colorado but one thing remains the same: the people. With our vibrant, diverse communities and can-do spirit, the best is yet to come for the Centennial State. Happy birthday, Colorado!
AG Weiser today filed a lawsuit to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act and would make health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for millions of Americans: https://bit.ly/3RIIS5G
Colorado renters deserve fair, transparent payment options. AG Weiser secured a settlement with Domuso requiring the company to cap certain rent payment fees, offer a free payment option, end fee-sharing practices, and comply with Colorado law. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yLtw19
A lawsuit can stop illegal conduct. But solving a problem often requires more. That's why the Colorado Department of Law pairs strong enforcement with prevention, community investment, innovation, and listening to Coloradans. A different approach. Better results. Read more: https://bit.ly/44GxfPN
Today's court filing recognizes the serious competition and consumer harms posed by the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. The agreement pauses the merger while the case moves forward. As AG Weiser said: "This is a huge win for everyone who enjoys movies and television." More: https://bit.ly/4wlIadF
Behind every number is a Colorado story. From protecting more than $1.21 billion in federal funding to securing more than $912 million to address the opioid crisis, these milestones reflect a commitment to making Colorado safer, stronger, and more resilient. Read more: https://bit.ly/4b6UFkV
Congress approved these funds to protect communities, not to force states to change their election laws. AG Weiser joined 26 states today to challenge the Trump administration's unlawful conditions on homeland security funding. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gNZbsd
Hydrofluorocarbons are super pollutants that can be up to 10,000× more potent than CO₂. Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition challenging the EPA's unlawful rollback of regulations designed to phase them out. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RNZ9X5
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Mesa County Sheriff's Office officials challenging Colorado's immigration law. The ruling affirms the law allows cooperation in criminal investigations while limiting participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. https://bit.ly/3RMlGnd
Attorney General Phil Weiser today issued a statement after a federal court judge in California granted the states’ request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. Read the statement: https://bit.ly/4fKccSt
AG Weiser and a coalition of 24 states won a key court ruling, declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs: https://bit.ly/4vCXTnB
A Denver District Court judge yesterday sentenced a Las Vegas man to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for stealing more than $65,700 from Coinstar kiosks over a four-day period in November 2021: https://bit.ly/4pBGdaz
AG Weiser filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country: https://bit.ly/4ylViRL
The Colorado Department of Law's 2025 Annual Report highlights the work being done to protect consumers, defend the rule of law, improve public safety, invest in communities, and tackle Colorado's biggest challenges. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4fcTEZO
AG Weiser announced the latest settlement in ongoing multistate efforts to hold generic drug manufacturers accountable. Consumers who purchased generic drugs between 2009 and 2019 may be eligible for compensation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hgKT3n
Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide: https://bit.ly/4wCtlTN
AG Weiser filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would eliminate competition between the two, inflicting substantial harm on audiences nationwide: https://bit.ly/4gBjRDD
The Trump Justice Department is operating a corrupt pay-to-play system with corporate mergers. Watch this excellent explainer video by More Perfect Union on how state AGs are enforcing antitrust laws and exposing important truths: https://bit.ly/4eVhkmz
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AG Weiser filed another lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. This termination is projected to cost Colorado schools and universities nearly $10 million in funding: https://bit.ly/4h797gt
AG Weiser announced a $45 million settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. This resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App and failed to protect users from fraud: https://bit.ly/44eLUS5
Congress designed these federal funds to support permanent housing because stable housing works. AG Weiser is challenging HUD's latest unlawful changes to homelessness funding, which could force tens of thousands of people out of stable housing. More: https://bit.ly/4pbFkp9
Colorado's opioid settlement funds belong in our communities. AG Weiser has secured more than $912 million from companies that fueled the opioid epidemic. Today, $12 million is being invested in 27 organizations serving every region of Colo. Read about the awarded projects: https://bit.ly/4fneXsI
Today, as we celebrate our country's 250th birthday, we must continue to uphold the freedoms guaranteed to us in the Constitution. At the Department of Law, we will continue to fight for those freedoms, and to defend and preserve our democratic republic.
Colorado is a national leader in secure, accessible elections. AG Weiser joined a coalition opposing a USPS proposal that would interfere with states' authority to administer elections and threaten Colorado's vote-by-mail system. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eQxzQA
AG Weiser led a coalition of states challenging the Trump administration's unlawful restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Today, a federal court agreed the Education Department exceeded its authority. Read the order: https://bit.ly/4eFvtUW
Attorney General Phil Weiser today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation’s largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes for nearly three years to raise prices: https://bit.ly/4xYzpaP