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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1h

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate all the progress that has been made for the LGBTQIA+ community and recognize how far we still have to go.

Dem AGs will not rest until everyone is free to live and love authentically as themselves.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 11h

When career prosecutors concluded that no charges should be filed against New York AG Letitia James, Trump installed a loyalist who would file them anyway.

This disgraceful abuse of the justice system will not stand. AG James will never back down.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 15h

Donald Trump is targeting AG Tish James for doing her job and holding him accountable to the Constitution. DAGA is committed to standing with Democratic AGs, especially as they are targeted by a lawless president.

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 18h

Thursday’s indictment of New York AG Letitia James is another shot across the bow of democracy. Pres Trump explicitly directed the DOJ to target AG James and fired the former U.S. Attorney in the District when he refused to do so. This brazen abuse of power is antithetical to our history and values.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 20h

As Attorney General of New York, it’s Tish James’ job to make sure people follow the rule of law, including the president. @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 23h

We’re demanding AG Bondi reassert the independence of the Justice Dept and immediately end all politically motivated prosecutions.

President Trump is actively targeting those he views as his enemies, and the U.S. DOJ is blindly doing his bidding.

This should send chills down all of our spines.

Following Politically Motivated Indictment of Attorney General James, Attorney General Bonta Demands Independence of U.S. Department of Justice

OAKLAND — Following the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today demanded that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reassert the long-standing inde...

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Attorney General William Tong @agwilliamtong.bsky.social · 1d

This is a dark moment for the American justice system and our democracy. I have worked alongside Letitia James for seven years. She is as tough and as fair as it gets, and a leader amongst attorneys general on both sides of the aisle. I stand with her unequivocally in this moment.

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Attorney General Matt Platkin @newjerseyoag.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has crossed a red line by indicting @newyorkstateag.bsky.social as an act of political retribution.

We won't stand by as he acts like a dictator.

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Attorney General Keith Ellison @ag.state.mn.us · 1d

The indictment of Tish James and the indictment of James Comey — both completely unsupported by any actual fact — along with Trump’s raft of unconstitutional executive orders and the deliberate humiliation of top military leaders all have one thing in common: they’re hallmarks of fascism.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

Standing up and fighting back is what AG Tish James does best. And we’ll be by her side every step of the way.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s call this what it is: the President of the United States directing federal prosecution for his personal political agenda.

I stand with AG James — as we all should, for the sake of our democracy.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Rob Bonta @robbonta.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t criminal prosecution

This is political persecution

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

A statement from DAGA Co-chairs AG Kathy Jennings and AG Kwame Raoul on the baseless indictment of AG Tish James by Trump's hand-picked U.S. Attorney.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

The DAGA Legal Defense Fund helps ensure our AGs have the resources they need to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented attacks – but we can’t build that fund up without your support. Will you donate now?
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The Democratic Attorneys General Association has launched a defense fund to help defend Democratic attorneys general and their staff who are targeted for political retribution by the Trump administrat...

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump has officially crossed a line that no president has ever crossed before. In a clear act of political revenge, he has directed his Department of Justice to indict New York Attorney General Tish James.

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Attorney General Matt Platkin @newjerseyoag.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s prosecution of @newyorkstateag.bsky.social is a sham reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

No legitimate prosecutor would pursue this “case”-- so Trump installed a lackey to fulfill his desire for retribution.

I will always stand with my friend Tish.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 1d

The indictment of a sitting Attorney General for spurious charges is, even for the Trump administration, a shocking abuse of power. I stand with Attorney General James and the rule of law. These charges will be thrown out quickly if there’s any justice left in the United States.

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Phil Weiser @philweiser.bsky.social · 1d

Targeting opponents for prosecution is a threat to the #RuleOfLaw and dangerous. In this case, the resignation of a prosecutor who refused to act against the evidence is a warning sign that this action is untethered from the facts and law. I stand with AG James.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

AG James is a fighter who will continue to stand up and fight back on behalf of New York – and we’ll have her back every step of the way.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

The indictment against Attorney General Tish James is BS and an undeniable abuse of the DOJ as Trump’s means for retribution against his perceived political enemies.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is facing some huge obstacles in his attempt to unlawfully deploy the military to the streets of American cities: Democratic AGs.

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Democratic AGs @democraticags.bsky.social · 1d

The president cannot condition federal funding based on his political preferences. Which is why Dem AGs are fighting back in court. @oagmaryland.bsky.social

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Progressive State Leaders Committee @progressiveleaders.bsky.social · 1d

Progressive state AGs are suing the DOJ because they know survivors of crime should never be refused help because of who they are or where they come from.

Read more about the lawsuit here: pslc.org/cases/new-yo...

New York v. Department of Justice - Progressive State Leaders Committee

pslc.org

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Progressive State Leaders Committee @progressiveleaders.bsky.social · 1d

The Department of Justice is illegally withholding grant funds from victims of sexual assault and domestic violence on the grounds that these funds might be used to help undocumented people.

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