Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Nick Brown

Protecting Youth

Growing up today can be very difficult.  Parents and kids need information and tools they can use to meet today’s challenges.  On this page you will find links to a number of important sites containing helpful information, including these:

Tipline Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Tipline Advisory Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 1pm – 2:30pm. Meetings are open to the public, and information can be found on this webpage.

Protecting Youth News Releases

Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth

The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia today.

AG Brown announces largest Big Tech settlement in history

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced today a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to end litigation alleging the company knowingly failed to protect children on Facebook and Instagram. 

AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children

Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.

WA sues USDA for illegally holding hostage billions in critical funding

In a move to protect Washingtonians who depend on federal U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in suing the agency for attempting to impose unconstitutional and unlawful conditions on the agency’s programs, grants, and agreements.

Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth

A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria.

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