Tag: July 2025
Feds Back Down on Benefit Cuts After NY AG Fight
NEW YORK – The federal government blinked. After a legal challenge spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Washington has agreed to temporarily halt enforcement of draconian policy changes that threatened to gut critical social safety net programs nationwide. The move, announced today, is a temporary reprieve for millions of Americans relying on services…
AG James Defends Birthright Citizenship
New York – In a resounding victory for constitutional rights, Attorney General Letitia James has issued a statement defending birthright citizenship after a federal district court judge upheld the principle. ‘As we have repeatedly said, birthright citizenship is the law of the land,’ AG James declared, emphasizing that the Constitution reflects our values and guarantees…
NY AG Blocks Federal Threats to Social Benefits
New York – In a hard-fought victory for the protection of essential public services, New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the federal government has agreed to temporarily halt enforcement of policy changes threatening vital community programs. This pause marks a significant win in the ongoing battle to safeguard access to critical lifelines…
Bemis Gunfight: AG Releases Sheriff’s Bodycam Footage
NEW YORK – The scene unfolded quickly, violently, and is now laid bare for public consumption. New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage documenting the June 18, 2025, shooting death of Mark Bemis in Chautauqua County. The footage, obtained as part of an ongoing investigation, reveals a tense standoff between Bemis…
James Defends Birthright Citizenship in Court Order Ruling
New YORK – In a resounding victory for constitutional rights, New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a statement reinforcing the protection of birthright citizenship. The U.S. District Court judge’s ruling upheld that all children born on American soil are indeed citizens. ‘As we have repeatedly said, birthright citizenship is the law of the…
James Sues Trump Admin Over Social Service Cuts
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today launched a legal assault on the Trump administration, filing suit to halt what she calls a “lawless” attempt to dismantle critical social safety nets for low-income families. The move comes after a recent, abrupt policy shift barring many programs from serving residents regardless of immigration…
James Fights Trump’s TPS Blitz, 60K Lives on the Line
James Fights Trump’s TPS Blitz, 60K Lives on the Line NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a 14-state charge against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing Secretary Kristi Noem of a callous and illegal attempt to dismantle Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The…
Bowman’s Gun Shop Owner Sued After 58 Guns Stolen, Trafficked
Bowman’s Gun Shop Owner Sued After 58 Guns Stolen, Trafficked GOUVERNEUR, NY – Attorney General Letitia James today slammed Bowman’s Gun Shop and its owner, Timothy Bowman, with a lawsuit alleging blatant disregard for New York’s gun safety laws. The shop, located in St. Lawrence County, has been the site of two burglaries resulting in…
Off-Duty Officer in Livingston County Death Probe
New York – In a chilling development in Livingston County, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Nadine Osuch. The incident occurred on July 15th, when Ms. Osuch was struck and killed by an off-duty New York State Park Police officer while crossing…
James Fights Trump’s TPS Purge: 60,000 Lives on the Line
James Fights Trump’s TPS Purge: 60,000 Lives on the Line NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is throwing down in a legal battle against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing Secretary Kristi Noem of a callous and unlawful attempt to rip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from over 60,000 immigrants from Honduras,…
