Tag: April 2025
N.Y. OSI Probes Civilian Death in Suffolk Encounter
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has announced an investigation into the tragic death of Henry Sanders, who succumbed on August 1, 2024, following a confrontation with members of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD). On that fateful morning at 10:22 a.m., SCPD officers were dispatched to North…
James Fights Trump’s Attack on Haitian TPS Holders
James Fights Trump’s Attack on Haitian TPS Holders NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a furious legal battle against the lingering fallout of the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle protections for Haitian immigrants under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The fight centers on a case before the U.S. District…
James Battles to Save Haitian Immigrants from Deportation Threat
New York – The State’s Attorney General Letitia James stands firm in her battle against the Trump administration’s attempt to strip thousands of Haitian immigrants of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. AG James, joined by a coalition of 18 other attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief arguing that terminating TPS for Haitians would…
James vs. Trump: Lawsuit Launched Over Education Funding Cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of attempting to cut billions in state education funding by blocking diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The coalition of 18 attorneys general argues that these moves are both illegal and unconstitutional. The legal battle centers on the April…
NY AG James Slams Trump on Education Funding Cutbacks
New York – In a bold move against the Trump administration’s assault on public education, New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a lawsuit, uniting 18 other state attorneys general. The coalition targets the unlawful directive to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in K-12 schools, which threatens billions in federal funding. The controversy…
James Defends Susman Godfrey in Trump Retribution Row
New York – In a bold stand against executive overreach, New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 20 other state attorneys general to file an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey. The firm has been targeted by the Trump administration through retaliatory Executive Orders, imposed as punishment for work…
NY AG Slams Trump’s Illegal Tariffs in Lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York and a coalition of 11 other states are suing the Trump administration for illegally imposing unprecedented tax hikes on Americans in the form of tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General…
James Pushes for Legal Aid Funding in Congress
New York – The unyielding voice of Letitia James, New York’s Attorney General, echoed across Capitol Hill as she joined a resolute bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general. Together, they dispatched a call to action, imploring the halls of Congress to uphold the lifeline of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in their upcoming appropriations bills.…
NY AG & Governor Hochul Sue Trump Admin Over Illegal Tariffs
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have announced a landmark lawsuit against the Trump administration for imposing illegal tariffs, marking a significant stand against the economic chaos wrought by President Trump’s executive decisions. The coalition of 12 states argues that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the…
Drizly Tip Theft: Workers Can Now Claim $4M
NEW YORK – The sweet smell of profit at the now-defunct alcohol delivery platform Drizly masked a bitter reality for its drivers: stolen tips. New York Attorney General Letitia James is finally cutting checks, opening a claims portal for $4 million in restitution for delivery workers shortchanged by the Uber-owned company. The money represents tips…
