Challenges Faced by Andrew Bailey (politician): Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Andrew Bailey (politician). A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Andrew Bailey is an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he served as the Missouri Attorney General from 2023 to 2025. Currently, since September 2025, he holds the position of Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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2008: MOHELA's Unpaid Contributions

Since 2008, MOHELA has not been making contributions to state higher aid funds. When asked about the issue, Andrew Bailey responded that it is for the Supreme Court to sort out.

2015: DNA Mismatch in Marcellus Williams Case

In 2015, a DNA "mismatch" was identified in the case of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams.

March 7, 2023: State Law Ruled Unconstitutional

On March 7, 2023, a federal judge found a state law regulating cooperation with federal authorities on firearms issues to be unconstitutional.

April 2023: Emergency Rule on Gender-Affirming Care

In April 2023, Andrew Bailey released an emergency rule requiring healthcare providers to screen individuals before providing gender-affirming health care to transgender people, believed to be the first such ban in the nation applying to both adults and children.

April 2023: Children's Mercy sues Bailey

In April 2023, Children's Mercy Hospital sued Andrew Bailey in state court. The hospital argued that Bailey's demands for documents and testimony related to trans care exceeded his investigative authority and that releasing the information would violate medical privacy laws.

April 27, 2023: Effective Date of Gender-Affirming Care Rule

On April 27, 2023, the emergency rule requiring healthcare providers to screen individuals before providing gender-affirming health care to transgender people would have taken effect.

May 2023: Withdrawal of rule restricting transgender care

In May 2023, Andrew Bailey withdrew the rule restricting care for transgender youth, following the passage of a bill in the Missouri legislature that also restricted such care. The rule had been challenged in court by the American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, service providers, and community members.

July 2023: Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Initiative

In July 2023, the Supreme Court of Missouri ruled that Andrew Bailey improperly attempted to hold up a ballot initiative to restore abortion rights and that he had no authority to change the projected cost of the initiative.

June 2024: Sentence Overturned in Sandra Hemme Case

In June 2024, Sandra Hemme's life sentence was overturned after she served 43 years; however, Andrew Bailey's office attempted to circumvent the order to release her, leading to criticism and the threat of contempt charges.

July 2024: Intention to Appeal Christopher Dunn Ruling

In July 2024, Andrew Bailey's office announced intentions to appeal and block Judge Jason Sengheiser's ruling of innocence in the case of Christopher Dunn, who served 33 years in state prison.

July 2024: Court rules against Bailey regarding medical information

In July 2024, a St. Louis Circuit Court judge ruled that Andrew Bailey could not receive unredacted private medical information of minors treated at the Washington University Transgender Clinic.

August 2024: Affirmation of Unconstitutional Ruling

In August 2024, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the court's ruling that a state law regulating cooperation with federal authorities on firearms issues was unconstitutional.

September 24, 2024: Execution of Marcellus Williams

On September 24, 2024, Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams was executed despite efforts to halt the execution, after Andrew Bailey petitioned to block a plea agreement that would have reduced his death sentence.

2024: Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood

In 2024, Andrew Bailey sued Planned Parenthood, accusing it of trafficking minors across state lines for abortions using a Project Veritas video as evidence, which Planned Parenthood claims is heavily doctored.

2024: Lawsuit Seeking to Reinstate FDA Restrictions on Mifepristone

In 2024, Andrew Bailey unsuccessfully joined Kansas and Idaho attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to reinstate FDA restrictions from 2000 on the medication mifepristone, used for chemical abortions.

2024: High Turnover in Bailey's Office

In 2024, Andrew Bailey's office experienced high turnover, with one-third of budgeted positions remaining vacant, leading to criticism and delays in open cases.

2025: Subpoena of Missouri Abortion Fund

In 2025, Andrew Bailey's office subpoenaed Missouri Abortion Fund in the case against Planned Parenthood, despite the organization having no involvement, leading to accusations of abuse of government power.