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Attorney General James Urges Supreme Court to Uphold States’ Authority to Redraw Congressional Maps
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states have the constitutional right to redraw legislative maps in response to likely violations of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). -
Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Nassau County
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Lynn Walsh, who died on March 17, 2023 following an earlier motor vehicle collision involving an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Massapequa Park, Nassau County on March 10, 2023. -
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Robert Brooks
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died on December 10, 2024 after an encounter with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, Oneida County. -
Attorney General James Issues Tips for New Yorkers to Avoid Scams During Holiday Shopping
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to New Yorkers urging them to remain vigilant against potential scams while shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. -
Attorney General James and DFS Superintendent Harris Secure $11.3 Million from Auto Insurance Companies over Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris secured $11.3 million in penalties from two auto insurance companies, the Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and The Travelers Indemnity Company (Travelers), for having poor data security which led to the personal information of more than 120,000 New Yorkers being compromised. -
Attorney General James Issues Guidance for Voters Ahead of November General Election
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance reminding New Yorkers of their voting rights and key election information ahead of the start of early voting in the November 2024 general election.