New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Recent News About New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Court finds Google violated antitrust law in digital advertising case
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a significant legal victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled against Google for maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology sector. -
Attorney General James secures convictions against 31 in Central New York drug rings
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the convictions of 31 individuals involved in two significant drug trafficking networks in Central New York and the North Country. -
Attorney General James challenges SSA layoffs affecting benefit distribution
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken action alongside 20 other attorneys general to combat the reported mismanagement and layoffs at the Social Security Administration (SSA) that may affect the delivery of benefits to Americans. -
Bus companies fined $2.5 million for limiting competition in New York City
New York's Attorney General Letitia James has concluded an investigation into the business practices of bus tour operators Big Bus Tours Limited and Twin America, LLC. -
Attorney General James' Office releases report on Pedro Felix's death
New York State Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation has released a report concerning the death of Pedro Felix, who died on July 4, 2024, in an incident involving the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. -
Attorney General James addresses housing discrimination violations in Capital Region
New York Attorney General Letitia James intervened against Greg and John Karian, owners and managers of 24 rental units in Glenmont, Albany, and Troy, for illegal discriminatory practices against low-income renters. -
Attorney General opens probe into fatal shooting by NYPD officers in Queens
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Queens. -
Investigation into civilian death after police encounter in Saratoga County starts
On April 14, 2025, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced the launch of an investigation into the death of Brandon Moore. -
New York investigates civilian death involving state police in Orange County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of Nancy Loftus. -
Attorney General James sues payday lenders for illegal high-interest loans
New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against payday lenders MoneyLion Inc. and DailyPay, Inc. The companies are accused of exploiting New Yorkers with illegal high-interest loans. -
638 guns turned in during Syracuse gun buyback event organized by Attorney General James
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 638 firearms were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Syracuse. -
Attorney general joins coalition supporting law firms against Trump administration's executive orders
New York Attorney General Letitia James has aligned with a group of 20 attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs to support law firms targeted by recent Executive Orders from the Trump administration. -
Attorneys general challenge 'Ideological Deportation Policy' for violating free speech
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with 18 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration’s so-called “Ideological Deportation Policy.” This move seeks to stop efforts targeting the arrest,... -
Attorney General investigates civilian death involving NY State Police in Saratoga County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an inquiry into the recent fatality of David Levine in Saratoga County. -
Attorney General James sues Trump administration over education funds for states
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration due to its decision to block states from accessing essential education funds. -
Attorney general urges Congress to regulate cryptocurrency for enhanced investor protection
New York Attorney General Letitia James has called on Congress to implement federal legislation regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets. -
Attorney General James urges Congress to maintain limits on bank overdraft fees
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 22 other attorneys general, has formally requested that the U.S. House of Representatives vote against a resolution that would overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 2024 rule... -
New York Attorney General investigates death of Bruce Boyd in Suffolk County
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an inquiry into the death of Bruce Boyd in Suffolk County. -
Attorney General James announces $335 million settlement with Mylan over opioid allegations
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. to address the ongoing opioid crisis. -
Attorney general James leads lawsuit against administration over dismantling agencies
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit leading a coalition of attorneys general against the Trump administration.