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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 7h

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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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 13h

I'm challenging the federal administration’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard in Portland with a coalition of states.

Sending the National Guard to peaceful protests is unconstitutional and only serves to stoke fear and escalate violence in our cities.

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

My heart breaks for the New Yorkers we lost in this fire in Albany and the mother who lost her children.

I’m praying for their loved ones and the entire Albany community.

www.news10.com

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

My office is ordering three different companies to immediately stop selling skin-lightening products that contain dangerous and illegal mercury levels.

Mercury is poison, not a beauty treatment. We won't let companies put profits over New Yorkers’ health.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 2d

We busted a major drug trafficking ring in Central New York.

17 individuals have been indicted, and we recovered over 23 pounds of fentanyl, 12 pounds of methamphetamine, and nearly four pounds of cocaine.

We'll continue to combat the opioid crisis and protect New Yorkers.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 2d

Two years ago, Hamas murdered some 1,200 people and took over 250 hostages from communities in Israel.

We remember the innocent lives lost and demand the immediate release of all the hostages and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

I pray for an agreement and lasting peace for all.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 3d

Oscar Dais took advantage of a vulnerable homeowner and stole her home without her knowledge.

We're going to keep working to stop deed theft and keep New Yorkers in their homes.

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2025/09/25/former-rockland-ny-real-estate-agent-oscar-dais-pleads-guilty-to-deed-theft/86330073007

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 5d

In February, Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to shut down its competition and stop competing for apartment advertisements.

My office is suing to stop this illegal deal that could drive up costs for advertisers and leave New Yorkers with fewer options to find an apartment.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 6d

A court has upheld the block on the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.

We will keep fighting to uphold the rights of our nation’s constitution.

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump's effort to curtail birthright citizenship was declared unconstitutional by a second U.S. appeals court on Friday, handing him another defeat on a core piece of his hardline immigration agenda whose ultimate fate may lay with the U.S. Supreme Court.

www.reuters.com

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 6d

I’m stopping a Bronx landlord from blacklisting tenants.

Parkchester Management broke our state's housing laws and denied rental applications after reviewing people's housing court records.

Every New Yorker deserves a fair chance at finding safe, affordable, and stable housing.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 7d

The killing of two people outside this synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for our Jewish communities, is horrific.

Praying for all those injured and everyone impacted. We must stand against antisemitic violence to the fullest extent.

Manchester synagogue attack, police declare terrorist incident

Thursday's incident in Manchester came as the community observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

www.nbcnews.com

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 7d

The Stop Hiding Hate Act requires social media companies operating in New York to report their content moderation policies to my office.

With violence and polarization on the rise, social media companies must ensure their platforms don’t fuel hateful rhetoric and disinformation.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

As the sun sets, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar begins.

Yom Kippur is a time of atonement and renewal, a chance for the Jewish community to gather and reflect.

I am wishing all who are observing Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast.

G’mar chatima tova.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

A federal court just temporarily blocked the Trump administration from redirecting $33 million in anti-terrorism funds away from the MTA.

We will always fight to ensure New Yorkers’ safety.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

The federal government wants to make domestic violence survivors prove their immigration status to get crucial support and services.

I won't stand by as the government silences survivors of violence and endangers families: I'm suing and asking a court to block this cruel policy.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

This morning, I stood with @governor.ny.gov, my colleagues in government, and labor to condemn this administration’s government shutdown.

I'll keep fighting back against their attacks to protect New Yorkers’ rights and the resources our state is legally entitled to.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

Praying for everyone impacted by this heartbreaking building collapse in the Bronx this morning.

New Yorkers should follow the guidance of local law enforcement and stay clear of the area while our first responders do their jobs.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9d

I'm suing to stop the Trump administration from withholding tens of millions of dollars in security funding for the MTA over New York's sanctuary policies.

These funds are meant to help the MTA prevent and respond to terrorist threats, cyberattacks, and other emergencies.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9d

A court ruled in our favor and temporarily blocked these FEMA funds from being cut while we continue our lawsuit.

I'll always fight to stop the federal government from putting our communities at risk to further its political agenda.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 10d

I'm suing the federal government for cutting FEMA funds that protect national security and emergency response programs from states that refuse to support its attacks on immigrants.

I won’t let this administration play political games with resources that help keep people safe.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9d

The aggressive and violent treatment of immigrants, public officials, and members of the press at 26 Federal Plaza needs to stop, now.

This administration cannot harm others who are following the rules and exercising their constitutional rights.

ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork

ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of

www.amny.com

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9d

We indicted Alton Plunkett, a former tax auditor, for his role in the RCI tax fraud scheme.

Plunkett took bribes to help RCI and its executives cheat New Yorkers and avoid paying their fair share in taxes.

Public officials cannot use their office for personal gain.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9d

We stopped the pharmaceutical company Indivior from using misleading marketing to promote Opvee, an opioid overdose drug that's unauthorized in New York.

Indivior wrongly promoted Opvee as an alternative to Narcan to officials.

I'll always fight to combat the opioid crisis.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 10d

We won our lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy to stop major cuts to state energy programs.

My office will keep fighting to protect our families, their wallets, and our move toward clean, affordable energy.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 10d

I'm suing the federal government for cutting FEMA funds that protect national security and emergency response programs from states that refuse to support its attacks on immigrants.

I won’t let this administration play political games with resources that help keep people safe.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 10d

The FDA's decision to reexamine access to mifepristone was made because of a scientifically baseless letter and ignores decades of research that prove it's safe and effective.

If anyone challenges access to mifepristone, we will take action to protect it.

RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Republican states this week that the FDA would conduct a new review of abortion pills.

abcnews.go.com

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