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Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that social media companies must begin submitting reports on their content moderation policies, a requirement under the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act signed into law late last year. The law, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2024, applies to…
A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot condition disaster relief funding on states’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, declaring the practice unconstitutional. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Thursday after the ruling, saying, “The federal government cannot prioritize its cruel immigration agenda over Americans’ safety. Today, the court affirmed that…
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday announced the indictment of top executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., which operates strip clubs nationwide, in connection with a multimillion-dollar tax fraud and bribery scheme. The 79-count indictment charges RCI, five executives, and three Manhattan-based clubs—Rick’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, and Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar—with conspiracy,…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 19 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief opposing a new federal immigration policy that mandates indefinite detention of many undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing. The brief, filed in Bautista v. Noem challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) interpretation of immigration law. James and…
Attorney General Letitia James on Monday asked a federal court to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests in immigration courthouses, calling the practice unlawful and dangerous. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, James argued that courthouse arrests deter immigrants from attending hearings, testifying…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that her office secured a donation of more than $13,500 worth of baby formula for Rochester families following a settlement with formula supplier Paragon USA & Co., LLC. The donation stems from a state investigation that found Paragon raised formula prices by over 20 percent during the…
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Filed in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Donald J. Trump, the brief argues that eliminating TPS would expose Haitian immigrants to danger,…
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert Tuesday, urging New Yorkers to avoid tax preparation scams and to check if they qualify for the free Direct File service ahead of the April 15 tax deadline. The Direct File program allows eligible taxpayers to file federal and state tax returns online at no…