New York Attorney General Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James

@newyorkstateag.bsky.social

Official Bluesky account of New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office

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Once again, the Trump administration is using illegal tariffs to effectively raise taxes on consumers and small businesses.  

That's why I'm suing to stop this round of tariffs and protect American families and their wallets.

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States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't consi...

Colleges shouldn't be forced to turn over massive amounts of student data as part of the Trump administration's ongoing attacks against DEI.

We won a court order stopping this mandate as our case continues, and we'll keep fighting to protect our students.

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Commentary: New York must protect youth from the dangers of AI chatbots A bill before the Legislature would put guardrails on the powerful technology and let the state hold bad actors accountable.

We cannot deny the potentially devastating impacts AI chatbots can have on children. Implementing narrow but strict regulations to keep kids safe is imperative.

Read my op-ed with Jim Steyer about how we’re protecting children online.

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Scams could now cost Americans $119 billion a year, study finds The estimate builds on numbers from the FBI, which are widely believed to capture only a small fraction of the money lost to scams.

New Yorkers and Americans are being targeted by technology-driven fraud schemes, costing people at least $119 billion a year.

I'm going to continue to work with my partners in government to stop these scams and protect our communities.

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Live updates: Suspect dead after apparent vehicle ramming and shooting incident at Michigan synagogue, officials say Police are responding to an active shooter situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI. Police said they are responding to a fire at the same location. No further details could be provided.

I'm praying for the Temple Israel Synagogue community in Michigan after this horrific act today.

Antisemitism and hate of all kinds have zero place in any corner of this nation.

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Once again, the courts rejected the federal government’s attempt to abandon the Gateway Program.

My office will keep fighting to ensure the Hudson Tunnel Project moves forward without delay on behalf of New York workers and their good-paying union jobs, commuters, and families.

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My office and the NYPD are announcing the takedown of a car theft operation that sold stolen vehicles throughout New York and New Jersey.

Five people have been charged for their roles in this operation that stole over 40 cars, causing chaos and upending families' lives.

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My heart is heavy to hear of the passing of former Assemblymember Cathy Nolan.
 
She touched the lives of so many New Yorkers in Queens and across our state, and she will be greatly missed.
 
My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
 
May she rest in peace.

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My office is suing the Trump administration for targeting colleges and demanding they turn over sensitive student data to root out DEI initiatives. 

I won't let this administration stretch their authority to serve their political agenda. 

I'm fighting to protect our students.

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Observers from attorney general's office will monitor, document ICE enforcement across New York The legal observers, drawn from volunteers in the attorney general's office, will not interfere with enforcement actions.

No one should be forced out of their home and denied the legally necessary resources to find a safe and affordable place to live.

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Live Nation reaches settlement with DOJ in antitrust fight Justice Department had accused the company of building an illegal ticketing and events monopoly.

The Justice Department’s settlement would benefit Live Nation at the expense of consumers, and we cannot agree to it.

My colleagues and I have a strong case, and we will continue our lawsuit and keep fighting to protect Americans without the federal government.

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On Bloody Sunday, John Lewis and the giants of the civil rights movement crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to peacefully demand voting rights.

61 years later, we march in their footsteps to honor their legacy and celebrate the power of continuing the fight.

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This morning, on the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I joined our community at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast.

I was grateful to take part in honoring the courage of the champions of the civil rights movement and the youth that carry us into the future.

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Happy International Women’s Day, New York!

Today, we celebrate the women who built our communities, who lead our economy, and who fight every day for justice and opportunity.

Let's recommit to building a country where every woman and girl can reach her full potential.

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I joined @ag.state.mn.us, @newjerseyoag.bsky.social, and @atg.wa.gov at Brown Chapel to talk about protecting justice and the rights of every American.

As attorneys general, it's a privilege to defend our democracy, and we’ll never stop fighting to uphold the rule of law.

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This weekend, I'm in Alabama to honor the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday.

I started the morning touring the @legacysites.eji.org in Montgomery.

These monuments are integral to honoring our history and telling our story.

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Today, my office indicted Khyle Williams for running a dangerous gun trafficking operation in Brooklyn. We retrieved 32 firearms, 12 high-capacity magazines, and 200 rounds of ammunition.
 
Thank you to the NYPD and ATF for helping us protect our communities.

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We won a court order forcing the Trump administration to continue FEMA's BRIC program and provide billions in funds that protect our communities from floods, wildfires, and other disasters.
 
I'll always fight to ensure our state gets the funding we need to keep New Yorkers safe.

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Ronnie Eldridge, a Fixture in N.Y. Politics, Dies at 95

Ronnie Eldridge was a trailblazer who served our city every single day.

I’m grateful for her commitment to our communities, and thinking of her family and loved ones.

May her memory be a blessing.

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Trump administration cannot force states to supply food stamp data, US judge rules A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from cutting off funding for 22 Democratic-led states to administer food stamp benefits unless they turned over data on mill...

I won't stop fighting until all of our communities have access to the food assistance they need and deserve without living in fear.

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I'm suing to block the Trump administration's illegal new tariffs and uphold the law.

The U.S. Supreme Court already ruled that this administration can’t impose massive new tariffs on a whim.

The administration can’t ignore the law and hurt consumers and small businesses.

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With global events causing a sudden increase in oil prices that could drive up the cost of gas for Staten Islanders and all New Yorkers, I am encouraging everyone to be on the lookout for unreasonable price hikes.

Illegal price gouging won't be tolerated.

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Exclusive: New York, Utah lead nation in protecting children's mental wellbeing "Right now, a kid's chance at flourishing depends on their zip code," the Anxious Generation Movement said.

New York is a national leader in protecting our kids online.
 
Our legislation to safeguard our kids from the harms of social media is a major step toward ending the youth mental health crisis, and I'm going to keep fighting.

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A Rochester landlord failed to inform low-income families of their rights before forcing them out of their homes for reconstruction.

My office secured compensation for these residents and we're ensuring they can return to their homes.

I'll always fight for tenants in New York.

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Happy Holi to all who are celebrating in New York and across the world! 

As we welcome the beginning of spring, this holiday reminds us of the triumph of good over evil.

Wishing all those celebrating the Festival of Colors a wonderful holiday with their family and loved ones.

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Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care EmblemHealth will compensate customers who paid out of pocket for mental health care because they couldn’t secure an appointment with a provider listed as being in-network. It also pledged to take add...

As millions of New Yorkers struggle with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, ensuring access to quality, affordable mental health care is more essential than ever.

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Chag Purim Sameach to our Jewish communities celebrating Purim!

On Purim, we celebrate Esther's courage when she stood up to an antisemitic tyrant to save her people.

As antisemitism rises, let's follow Esther's example as we reject hate in all its forms.

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We're demanding transparency from GoFundMe about the creation of over 1.4 million fundraising pages in charities’ names without their consent.

GoFundMe must remove the unauthorized pages, change its practices, and take steps to protect charities and donors from being misled.

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A judge ruled in New York’s favor and rejected the Trump administration's efforts to end congestion pricing in New York City.

Congestion pricing is lawful, it's working, and we're going to keep defending it from illegal attacks from the federal government.

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New SNAP work requirements take effect, put benefits at risk for millions in NYC Able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 who do not have a disability and do not live with children under 14 must now work at least 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, to continue to receive benefits.

The new SNAP work requirements risk pushing more people into food insecurity.

I'm reminding New Yorkers to keep an eye out for communications from state or local SNAP officials and to contact their local social services office for assistance.

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