Tag: 2025
James Sues Trump Admin for Blocking EV Funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its alleged illegal blocking of billions in congressionally approved electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding. The lawsuit, joined by 15 other state attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania, charges that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway…
James Blocks Trump SNAP Penalty Grab
NEW YORK – The Trump administration’s latest attempt to squeeze states and punish those providing essential food assistance hit a wall today, thanks to a federal court order secured by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The fight centers around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a lifeline for millions, and the administration’s thinly veiled…
Pipe Bomb Bomber Gets Five Years for Racially Motivated Car Attack
Everett, WA – A despicable act of racial terrorism met its just end as Steven Goldstine, a 55-year-old resident of Everett, was today sentenced to five years in federal prison for using a pipe bomb to destroy the car of a Black couple. Goldstine’s malicious actions were fueled by his hatred for the victims’ race…
UPS Sued for Wage Theft Against Seasonal Workers
New York – In a major blow against labor exploitation, Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS) for systematically underpaying thousands of seasonal delivery workers. The investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) uncovered years of wage theft through off-the-clock work, inaccurate timekeeping, and manipulation of payroll…
Hamburg Officer Cleared in Death of Lisa Haight
New York – The grim headlines surrounding the death of Lisa Haight have finally been followed by a resolution, as the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has released its findings. The report concludes that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that the…
Attorney General James Clears Officer in Haight’s Death, But BWC Controversy Persists
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under Attorney General Letitia James today released its findings on the tragic death of Lisa Haight, who died following an encounter with the Town of Hamburg Police Department. Despite a thorough investigation that included civilian witness interviews and legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor could…
AG James Scores Victory for SNAP Benefits
New York – A federal judge has ruled in favor of New York Attorney General Letitia James, blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to penalize states with millions of dollars over their SNAP operations. The decision ensures that SNAP benefits will continue uninterrupted. In a statement released December 15th, AG James emphasized the importance of the…
UPS Accused of Stealing Millions From Holiday Workers
NEW YORK – United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is facing a major lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing the shipping giant of systematically cheating thousands of seasonal workers out of millions of dollars. The Attorney General’s Office (OAG) alleges a pattern of wage theft spanning years, exploiting workers during the critical…
Uber Traps Customers in Subscription Scam: NY AG Sues
NEW YORK – Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC are facing a multi-state legal onslaught after New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit alleging the ride-share giant deliberately trapped customers in its Uber One subscription service. The suit, building on a case initially…
Uber Sued for Trapping Customers in Costly Subscriptions
New York – In a bold move against tech giants, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC (Uber) for their deceptive marketing tactics surrounding the Uber One service. The lawsuit claims that Uber misled customers by enrolling them in costly subscriptions to its Uber…
