Tag: July 2025
Rochester’s AG James Defends Sanctuary City Law in DOJ Suit
New York – In a bold move to safeguard immigrant communities, New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. James argues that local laws limiting local authorities’ involvement in federal immigration enforcement, known as ‘sanctuary city’ laws, are constitutional and…
Sanctuary City Battle: AG James Defends Rochester’s Immigrant Protection Laws
New York – In a fierce battle for the heart of Rochester, Attorney General Letitia James has stepped into court to defend the sanctity of immigrant communities. Today, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, AG James filed an amicus brief that argues sanctuary city laws are not just constitutional…
NY AG Sues to Block Defunding of Planned Parenthood
New York – In a bold move against what they call the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 21 other state attorneys general and Pennsylvania to sue the federal government. The lawsuit aims to block a provision of the act that targets Planned Parenthood, defunding it…
NY AG Sues to Block Planned Parenthood Defunding
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a united front of 21 other state attorneys general and Pennsylvania to challenge the legality of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA). This legislation, signed into law on July 4, 2025, seeks to defund Planned Parenthood by prohibiting Medicaid funds from non-profit healthcare clinics that provide…
AG James vs. Trump Admin: SNAP Data Privacy Standoff
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the state of Kentucky in a bold lawsuit against the Trump administration. The suit targets the illegal demand for sensitive personal information from millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. In a fiery challenge, AG James…
Plattsburgh Jail Faces Reforms After Harassment Claims
Plattsburgh Jail Faces Reforms After Harassment Claims PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Clinton County Jail is under the microscope after a scathing investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office (LEMIO) uncovered a pattern of sexual harassment, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination against female corrections officers (COs) and disturbing allegations of misconduct…
Clinton County Jail Facing Reforms After Sex Harassment Claims
Clinton County Jail Facing Reforms After Sex Harassment Claims PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Clinton County Jail is under fire after a scathing investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a pattern of sexual harassment, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination against both female Corrections Officers (COs) and incarcerated women. The Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Misconduct…
James Sues Trump Admin Over SNAP Data Grab
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today launched a legal assault against a brazen attempt by the Trump administration to hoover up the personal data of over 40 million Americans relying on food assistance. James, alongside 20 other attorneys general and the state of Kentucky, filed suit in the United States District…
Attorney General James Urges Unrestricted Aid to Gaza
New York – In a resounding call for immediate action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of elected officials in urging unrestricted humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. This appeal comes amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis where Palestinian children are facing starvation and preventable diseases. ‘We are witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe,’ the…
Body-Camera Footage Unveiled in Mark Bemis Death Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released graphic body-worn camera footage from the investigation into the tragic death of Mark Bemis, who was killed on June 18 following an incident with Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies. The video, obtained as part of the ongoing inquiry, shows CCSO officers responding to a domestic disturbance…
