New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Recent News About New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Attorney General James releases report on Daniel Rivera's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Daniel Rivera, who died following an encounter with New York City Police Department officers in December 2022. -
Attorney General James secures $16.75 million from DoorDash over tip dispute
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $16.75 million settlement with DoorDash, resolving claims that the delivery platform misled consumers and delivery workers by using tips intended for workers to subsidize their guaranteed pay. -
Report finds no criminal charges in Woody Smith's death after police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Woody Smith, who died following an encounter with Troy Police Department officers on October 13, 2023. -
Attorneys general oppose Trump's executive orders on transgender healthcare
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 17 other attorneys general, has taken legal action in support of transgender youth and their families. -
Court blocks Musk's access to Americans' private data amid ongoing lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a federal court has granted her motion for a preliminary injunction against Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). -
Attorneys general seek extension on order blocking NIH funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has aligned with a group of 16 attorneys general to release a joint statement in anticipation of a court hearing regarding the case Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health. -
Attorney General James announces $970K grants for fair housing programs in Capital Region
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the allocation of $970,000 in grants to support fair housing programs in New York's Capital Region. -
Coalition supports Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against Trump's directive
New York Attorney General Letitia James has co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its employees. -
Attorneys general oppose moves to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in opposing efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). -
Attorney General opens investigation into civilian death involving NYPD
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of a civilian following an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. -
Hudson Valley drug trafficking ring dismantled; four charged with multiple felonies
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the dismantling of a drug trafficking operation in the Hudson Valley. -
NYC apartments returned to rent stabilization after illegal deregulation
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas have announced the re-regulation of 21 apartments in New York City. -
Attorney General James comments on court ruling supporting state ethics board
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement after the state Court of Appeals affirmed the constitutionality of the state's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG). -
Attorney General James criticizes Trump administration's cuts to health program
New York Attorney General Letitia James has expressed concern over the Trump administration's reduction in federal workforce affecting the World Trade Center Health Program. -
Attorney General James leads charge against unauthorized data access by Elon Musk
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a coalition of 11 attorneys general in releasing a statement regarding their legal action against the Trump administration. -
Attorney General James advises New Yorkers on protecting finances from predatory debt collectors
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a guide to help residents of New York safeguard their finances from predatory debt collectors by utilizing the state's Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA). -
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a statement in response to a federal judge's preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship. -
Attorney General releases body cam footage from investigation into Vilmond Jean-Baptiste's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has made public police body-worn camera footage from an investigation into the death of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste. -
Attorney General secures $6 million judgment against Brooklyn's Big Chief Smoke Shop
New York Attorney General Letitia James has obtained a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis store located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. -
Attorney General James vows to defend New York's Green Light law against DOJ lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to the Department of Justice's recent legal action against New York State. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the DOJ is filing a lawsuit, challenging certain state laws.