Companies Could Pay 14 Percent More for Wireless Local Networks RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson opposed a $14 billion merger between tech companies HPE and Juniper Networks because of serious concerns that lobbyists unlawfully pushed through the merger at the U.S. Department of Justice, which will harm consumers. If it goes through, it could […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 3, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Our office has been made aware of an uptick in jury scams circulating in Mecklenburg County. Residents of Mecklenburg County have been receiving calls from people who claim to be deputies from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The scammers claim that the recipient […]
Tuesday, August 29, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that AmeriCorps has agreed to release all of the funds that it had previously unlawfully withheld for jobs and grants supporting western North Carolina recovery. The federal government informed the court yesterday evening that it would deliver the funds. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson took two actions this week to protect children from deepfake pornography and AI chatbots that engage in inappropriate conduct with underage users. Protecting children online is a major priority for Attorney General Jackson. On Monday, Attorney General Jackson […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Major William L. Mitchell will serve as the new director of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Division at the Department of Justice. He replaces Interim Director Robin Pendergraft, who took on the role […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 18, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of 20 attorneys general filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in support of a veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan as a result of a private contractor’s negligence. The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 14, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 37 bipartisan attorneys general warning Instagram to make immediate changes to its new location-sharing feature, which could put children and victims of violence in danger. “Our children’s safety comes first,” said Attorney General Jeff […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Email: bconroy@ncdoj.gov Phone: 984-383-9038 Department of Education Froze Over $165 Million in NC Public Education Funding on June 30 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson visited Dream Center Academy (DCA) in Gastonia and met with students and teachers to highlight the importance of the more than $165 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Email: bconroy@ncdoj.gov Phone: 984-383-9038 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help prevent bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams. Victims of these scams can lose well over […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 14, 2025 Email: bconroy@ncdoj.gov Phone: 984-383-9038 Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools and Nearly 1,000 NC Educator Jobs RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for North Carolina’s schools and […]