AG Nick Brown spoke recently with Cascade PBS about why he feels so strongly about safeguarding worker rights and ensuring people get paid what they’re owed.
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When un-American authoritarians tell us we can’t win, this reminds us that nothing is impossible. When our rights are taken, this movement reminds us we can take them back. And while justice can be delayed, the spirit of Selma gives us faith it cannot be denied. (4/4)
This story and how it led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is as important today as it has been to each generation since. (3/4)
It was an honor to join some of my fellow AGs from around the nation on this hopeful anniversary as we remain inspired to protect equal justice and the rule of law. (2/4)
From Brown Chapel AME to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, peaceful protest was met with extreme violence on "Bloody Sunday" 61 years ago this weekend in Selma, Ala., and the nation changed forever. (1/4)
2/2: The newly announced settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Live Nation does not do enough to help Washington consumers who have had to pay higher prices because of Live Nation’s monopoly power.
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1/2: Washington and more than half of the states that sued Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry have vowed to continue fighting to restore competition and protect consumers.
3/3: "The judge's order in this case was unequivocal: FEMA must restore the BRIC program. Communities across Washington are counting on these dollars for vital disaster mitigation projects,” Brown said.
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2/3: In Washington, about two dozen BRIC projects totaling more than $150 million have been in limbo due to the federal government’s actions.
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1/3: AG Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take concrete steps to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC).
We also fined manufacturers more than $500,000 for noncompliance. Learn more about consumer protection during #NCPW2026. www.atg.wa.gov/cpweek2026
Lemon Law Protects Consumers! Photo of new cars.
Have you ever bought a new car that came with unfixable defects? Our Lemon Law program helps consumers resolve disputes about new car warranties. In 2025, we received more than 314 requests for arbitration through Lemon Law, and we returned more than $18 million in value to consumers.
DOJ appealed and our team argued in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the win. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
Washington defends gender-affirming care against unconstitutional attacks.
Gender-affirming care remains legal and protected in the state of Washington.
Last year, our team secured a preliminary injunction blocking two executive orders that threaten to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.
3/3: “Our state should not be subjected to this damaging economic whiplash.”
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2/3: “Washington consumers already paid for the previous tariffs imposed by the President, and these latest illegal tariffs will continue to extract more of our hard-earned dollars for absolutely no reason,” Brown said.
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1/3: Tariffs take a particularly big toll in Washington, where 40% of jobs are tied to international trade. AG Nick Brown and a coalition of attorneys general are suing to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
“I’m proud of our team for fighting so hard to ensure compensation to the women whose rights were violated, and to protect the rights of future O’Reilly employees across Washington state.”
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“In Washington, employers must provide accommodations to pregnant and postpartum employees to protect their health and their babies,” Attorney General Nick Brown said.
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A quote graphic with text that says "Thank you to you and your team for fighting for all of us ladies and our babies. You gave us a voice that was finally heard and respected. I hope this case changes things not only at O'Reilly, but showing all men how strong we can be. Rosie the Riveter would be proud." - Rachel, former O'Reilly worker. Below that is the seal of the Attorney General's Office and atg.wa.gov.
Women across Washington who alleged discrimination and retaliation related to their pregnancies while working for O’Reilly Auto Parts stores, and the distribution center in Puyallup, will receive compensation under a $5.6 million consent decree between the employer and the State of Washington.
Get more information about protecting yourself from scams: www.atg.wa.gov/cpweek2026 #NCPW2026
Join us for National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026.
Have you recently received a text or email demanding payment for unpaid traffic tickets or toll fees? This is a common imposter scam! Don’t click links in suspicious texts or emails. Be skeptical of any text claiming that your account will be shut down immediately if you don’t respond.
Our office enforces Washington’s rent stabilization law, which puts limits on annual rent increases. This helps people, including seniors like Gary, stay in their homes. #NCPW2026
FIRA was intended to prevent exactly this kind of tragedy. We’ll continue fighting for gun safety and to prevent future tragedies like this one. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
Her parents are suing under FIRA.
FIRA requires gun sellers to enforce procedures and safeguards to prevent the sale or distribution of a firearm to a person whom the seller has reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk of using it to harm themselves or others.
In this case, during Washington’s mandatory waiting period for firearms purchases, parents allegedly called the retailer, told them their teen daughter was at risk of self-harm, and begged them not to transfer a gun to her. The gun store allegedly did so anyway, and she died by suicide.
AG Brown: “Under Washington law, firearm retailers can’t ignore people who are reaching out to protect family members who are imminent risk of self-harm. This retailer is not only trying to shirk responsibility for their alleged actions, they’re also trying to take away gun safety protections from all Washingtonians, which would open the door for future tragedies like this one.”
We sought leave to file an amicus brief to defend the constitutionality of the state Firearms Industry Responsibility Act against a challenge by Precise Shooter, a Washington gun retailer.
In 2025, the center fielded well over 40,000 consumer calls and complaints, and our informal complaint resolution process returned more than $12 million in value to Washington consumers this year. File a complaint here: www.atg.wa.gov/consumer-pro... #NCPW2026
Seeing unfair or deceptive practices? File a complaint with the Attorney General's office.
Having a problem with a business or product? Our Consumer Resource Center helps consumers and businesses resolve disputes without going to court.
Love stinks…when a scammer is involved. Learn about how to protect yourself from romance scams, fraud, identity theft, and more. Join us in-person or virtually during National Consumer Protection Week. https://www.atg.wa.gov/cpweek2026 #NCPW2026
