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June 28, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

AK Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Correspondence Study Program

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, the Alaska Supreme Court upheld Alaska’s correspondence school allotment program, allowing more than 22,000 students and families enrolled in the program to breathe a sigh of relief.

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June 28, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

Supreme Court Places Tombstone on Chevron Deference

(Anchorage, AK) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that will significantly impact Alaska’s interests when parties appear in federal court to challenge or defend a federal agency action.

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June 26, 2024 • PRESS RELEASE

District Court Vacates Federal Agency Decision to Place Lands Into Trust

(Anchorage, AK) – Today U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason vacated Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland’s decision to place into trust a 787-square-foot parcel of land in downtown Juneau owned by the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indians.

Attorney General Treg Taylor

Attorney General
Treg Taylor

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.