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Capital One lawsuit: AG sues over ‘bait-and-switch’ savings rates
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Capital One on Tuesday, accusing the banking giant of deceiving customers into earning significantly less interest on their savings than advertised. The lawsuit alleges Capital ... more
AG James sues DOT over air, rail, and road travel funding threat
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), accusing the agency of unlawfully conditioning federal transportation funding on states’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, ... more
Court blocks Trump order to dismantle key federal agencies
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle three federal agencies that support public libraries, minority-owned businesses, and labor rights. A federal court in Rhode ... more
Queens woman convicted in $1M deed theft ring targeting elderly homeowners
A former mortgage broker has been convicted for her role in a scheme that stole homes from elderly and disabled New Yorkers in Queens, Attorney General Letitia James announced this week. After a two-week trial, ... more
Letitia James under FBI probe for alleged mortgage fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James is under criminal investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office over alleged real estate and mortgage fraud, according to reports published May 8, 2025. The probe centers on ... more
States sue U.S. Department of Transportation over electric vehicle funding freeze
A coalition of 17 states filed a lawsuit on May 7 challenging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over the sudden freeze of federal funds meant for building a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network ... more
Central New York gun traffickers convicted and sentenced after major ghost gun bust
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions and sentencings of four individuals involved in selling illegal ghost guns and firearms across Central New York. The investigation, led by the Office of the Attorney ... more
AG James fights Trump’s 2025 executive order on elections
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an emergency motion Tuesday to block President Trump’s new executive order on elections. A coalition of AG's argues the order unlawfully overrides state control of elections. They also ... more
Nissan dealers to pay $3.2M for overcharging consumers in 2025
Attorney General Letitia James has secured over $3.2 million in restitution and penalties from eight Nissan dealerships that cheated more than 1,700 customers. Officials say it was done through illegal end-of-lease overcharges. The settlement follows ... more
AG James sues Trump administration: Medicaid and Head Start at risk
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a 20-state coalition challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit seeks to immediately halt the restructuring, ... more
Attorney General James pushes HUD to restore fair housing rules
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to restore strong fair housing protections. The move comes after HUD ... more
Attorney General James slams Trump administration over Title X funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the Trump administration for cutting Title X family planning funds. She leads a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging federal officials to reverse the decision immediately. The cuts ... more
James urges court to reinstate fair housing funds cut by HUD
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a legal push to restore federal funding for fair housing organizations. The effort responds to a sudden decision by the ... more
New York sues Trump administration over education funding threats
Lawsuit challenges federal demands targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools NEW YORK — Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for threatening to cut billions in federal education funding ... more
Letitia James hires top lawyer to fight fraud claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James has retained high-profile defense attorney Abbe Lowell to challenge mortgage fraud allegations linked to a Virginia property, according to NBC New York. The claims, referred to the Justice Department, ... more
Attorney General urges Drizly delivery workers to claim share of $4M tip settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging former Drizly delivery workers to file claims for their share of a $4 million settlement by July 15, 2025. The funds come from a lawsuit that revealed ... more
AG Letitia James Dismisses Trump Accusations as “Revenge Tour”
New York Attorney General Letitia James called recent accusations from President Donald Trump “baseless,” after a federal housing official alleged she falsified property records to secure favorable loan terms. James denied claims of mortgage fraud, ... more
Attorney General Opens Investigation Into NYPD Shooting of Knife-Wielding Man in Queens
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened a formal investigation into the fatal police shooting of a man in Queens on April 14 following an early morning encounter with ... more
Attorney General James Sues Payday Lenders for Trapping Workers in Illegal, High-Interest Debt
Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits Monday against two payday lending companies accused of exploiting tens of thousands of New Yorkers through illegal, high-interest paycheck advance schemes. The companies, MoneyLion Inc. and DailyPay, Inc., allegedly ... more
