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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 16h

The Trump administration’s attempt to bully states into complying with its cruel immigration policies won’t work.

My office will continue to hold this Administration accountable and defend our residents.

A photo of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell holding a microphone while speaking to an audience. A headline clipped from an Associated Press article at the bottom of the graphic reads, "States say Trump administration has backed off ICE cooperation requirement for victims' funds"

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 16h

The Trump administration’s attempt to bully states into complying with its cruel immigration policies won’t work.

My office will continue to hold this Administration accountable and defend our residents.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 4d

This ruling affirms what we have long known to be true: Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right, and the President does not have the authority to take it away.

I am confident as this case continues through the courts that this blatantly unconstitutional order will never take effect.

Reuters @reuters.com · 5d

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship reut.rs/4nCUhyO

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.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 5d

While Donald Trump has been busy shutting down the federal government, we've been busy in court stopping the DOJ from imposing illegal restrictions on nearly $1.4 billion in VOCA grants.

We will keep fighting to protect the funding that helps survivors and victims of crimes rebuild their lives.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 6d

Massachusetts thrives because of the perspectives and talents international students bring to our Commonwealth.

DHS's proposed restrictions on student visas will hurt our economy, industries, and communities. Earlier this week, I joined my fellow AGs to push back against this reckless move.

A beige graphic with an image depicting a passport and visa with a map of the United States of America in the background is at the bottom of the page. Title text in red reads "Here's what limiting student visas means for Massachusetts:" Five bullet points under which read, "- Approx. $3.9 billion in revenue stripped from MA economy
- Losing thousands of local jobs - from universities to biotech startups
- Jeopardizing the enrollment of some 82,000 students in MA, which is the fourth largest international student body in the country
- Loss of innovation and international talent across industries
- Could lead to a rise in tuition for American students"

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 6d

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Ed Kennedy, a Lowell native and dedicated public servant whose passion and dedication made Massachusetts a better place for every resident across the Commonwealth.

My condolences and prayers are with his wife and family.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 6d

Massachusetts thrives because of the perspectives and talents international students bring to our Commonwealth.

DHS's proposed restrictions on student visas will hurt our economy, industries, and communities. Earlier this week, I joined my fellow AGs to push back against this reckless move.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

The federal government may be shut down, but this office is still hard at work.

The Trump Administration is attempting to put unlawful conditions on funding that supports survivors of domestic abuse and other violent crimes in the name of their inhumane immigration enforcement.

We're suing.

A blue and yellow graphic with a photo of the back of two women, the woman on the right is presumably consoling the other with her hand on the shoulder. Title text on the graphic reads "We're Suing the U.S. Department of Justice for blocking funding for grants that support survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes"

A graphic with a blue and white gradient, "The Trump Administration’s attempt to block states from using Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant funds to provide services to undocumented immigrants would only cause additional harms to individuals who are already suffering from the unimaginable.

For decades, the VOCA and VAWA grant programs have enabled states to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. The grants fund services such as legal representation in family court, relocation and housing assistance, compensation for medical bills and funeral costs, and other civil legal services."

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Elliot Williams @elliotwilliams.bsky.social · 7d

Great having you on the show, AG Campbell!

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 11d

Last week, I joined Elliot Williams on SiriusXM to talk about the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies.

While this White House continues to stoke fear in our communities, my office will keep working to protect the rights of every resident, regardless of their immigration status.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

The federal government may be shut down, but this office is still hard at work.

The Trump Administration is attempting to put unlawful conditions on funding that supports survivors of domestic abuse and other violent crimes in the name of their inhumane immigration enforcement.

We're suing.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

Donald Trump’s shutdown is putting paychecks, benefits, and essential services at risk.

A navy graphic with title text at the top that reads "AG Campbell's Statement on the Federal Government’s Shutdown" below is a quote from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell that reads "Massachusetts residents are already grappling with high costs, and now their paychecks, benefits, and essential services are being put at even greater risk by dysfunction in Trump’s Washington. Our families, communities, and economy will now face even more needless instability. My office is monitoring the impacts of this shutdown and will do everything we can to support our residents.”

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

WIN: We just secured a victory preventing the Trump Admin from driving up energy costs.

Utility rates are already hurting Massachusetts residents - when the White House attempted to slash funding for critical, state-run energy programs, we sued and stopped them in court.

This is why we fight back.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: A judge just issued an order putting a temporary stop to the Trump Administration from holding this funding hostage in an attempt to strongarm states into supporting their inhumane immigration policies.

We'll keep fighting this in court.

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

FEMA and DHS funds help states prepare for disasters and recover from emergencies. The Trump Administration wants to reduce that funding in MA by more than 30%.

My office and democratic AGs from across the country are working to make sure communities are protected. We’re suing.

A screenshot of the court filing for a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against the US Department of Homeland Security for FEMA funding.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: A judge just issued an order putting a temporary stop to the Trump Administration from holding this funding hostage in an attempt to strongarm states into supporting their inhumane immigration policies.

We'll keep fighting this in court.

AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

FEMA and DHS funds help states prepare for disasters and recover from emergencies. The Trump Administration wants to reduce that funding in MA by more than 30%.

My office and democratic AGs from across the country are working to make sure communities are protected. We’re suing.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

WIN: We just secured a victory preventing the Trump Admin from driving up energy costs.

Utility rates are already hurting Massachusetts residents - when the White House attempted to slash funding for critical, state-run energy programs, we sued and stopped them in court.

This is why we fight back.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 8d

FEMA and DHS funds help states prepare for disasters and recover from emergencies. The Trump Administration wants to reduce that funding in MA by more than 30%.

My office and democratic AGs from across the country are working to make sure communities are protected. We’re suing.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 11d

Last week, I joined Elliot Williams on SiriusXM to talk about the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies.

While this White House continues to stoke fear in our communities, my office will keep working to protect the rights of every resident, regardless of their immigration status.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 11d

Last week, I joined Elliot Williams on SiriusXM to talk about the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies.

While this White House continues to stoke fear in our communities, my office will keep working to protect the rights of every resident, regardless of their immigration status.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 12d

Our students deserve learning environments where they feel respected, and our schools have an obligation to provide comprehensive sex ed that supports the health and well-being of ALL students - including LGBTQ+ youth.

We won’t allow Trump to hold our critical funding hostage. We’re suing.

A graphic of a black chalk board with title text that says "We're suing the Department of Health and Human Services for its illegal attempt to pull funding for teen reproductive and sexual health education programs unless states remove language affirming young people’s gender identity." In the bottom right corner is an image of a chalk drawn stack of books.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 12d

Our students deserve learning environments where they feel respected, and our schools have an obligation to provide comprehensive sex ed that supports the health and well-being of ALL students - including LGBTQ+ youth.

We won’t allow Trump to hold our critical funding hostage. We’re suing.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 13d

WIN: We secured a victory in court against the Trump Administration for attempting to withhold critical FEMA funds to force states to comply with their inhumane immigration policies.

We will not allow Trump to use the resources that keep our communities safe as a political pawn.

An image of the court ruling on State of Illinois v. FEMA

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 16d

Shanah Tovah!

Wishing all who celebrate in Massachusetts and beyond a very happy Rosh Hashanah - I hope this new year brings joy, renewal, and sweetness and can inspire reflection in us all 🍎🍯

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 17d

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston Sports Club rightfully closed their facilities - but unlawfully continued charging members dues.

Now, because of our lawsuit, the former CEO is paying back members nearly $4 million.

www.nbcboston.com/investigatio...

Boston Sports Club members to see payouts for pandemic charges, AG says

The Mass. Attorney General has won a case in favor of Boston Sports Club members who were charged for their gym memberships during the pandemic, despite being unable to use the facilities.

www.nbcboston.com

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 17d

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston Sports Club rightfully closed their facilities - but unlawfully continued charging members dues.

Now, because of our lawsuit, the former CEO is paying back members nearly $4 million.

www.nbcboston.com/investigatio...

Boston Sports Club members to see payouts for pandemic charges, AG says

The Mass. Attorney General has won a case in favor of Boston Sports Club members who were charged for their gym memberships during the pandemic, despite being unable to use the facilities.

www.nbcboston.com

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 18d

We have junk fees on the brain! Here’s what you need to know about our new regulations and how they’ll help keep $$$ in your wallet.

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