STATE-AG

California v. Trump - Lawsuit Over Unlawful Tariffs

California, along with 22 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit argues the President's justification for using this section is illegal and outside the statute's limited circumstances. This action follows a previous successful challenge to tariffs imposed under a different act.

NY AG Secures Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing for 25 Families

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured new protections and additional compensation for 25 low-income families displaced from their homes. The settlement with Landsman Real Estate Services, Inc. and Landsman Development Corp. addresses improper notice and insufficient relocation payments provided to tenants.

NY AG Secures $271,000 for Tenants and Affordable Housing Protections

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $271,000 in additional compensation and new protections for 25 low-income families displaced from affordable housing in Rochester. The settlement addresses a landlord's failure to properly notify tenants of their rights and provide sufficient relocation payments.

O'Reilly Pays $5.6M for Pregnancy Accommodation Violations

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million to settle claims of pregnancy and nursing accommodation violations in Washington state. The consent decree resolves a lawsuit alleging systematic failure to provide reasonable accommodations and retaliation against pregnant workers.

Colorado v. EPA - Regional Haze Plan Challenge

Colorado, supported by 21 other states, has sued the EPA challenging the agency's disapproval of its regional haze plan. The EPA rejected the plan, which included coal plant retirement dates, citing concerns about uncompensated takings and insufficient assurances of implementation.

State AGs Oppose Federal Rule Restricting Healthcare Student Loans

A coalition of 24 state Attorneys General, led by AG Phil Weiser, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Education rule. The rule would significantly restrict federal student loan access for graduate students in critical health professions, which the AGs argue contradicts congressional intent and exacerbates healthcare shortages.

Virginia AG Reminds Consumers of Data Privacy Rights Under VCDPA

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued a reminder to consumers about their data privacy rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). The notice highlights consumer rights such as data confirmation, correction, deletion, and opt-out options for targeted advertising and data sales.

State AGs Announce Takedown of Multi-County Retail Theft Ring

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Florida AG James Uthmeier, announced the arrest of seven individuals involved in a large-scale organized retail theft ring. The ring targeted beauty and fragrance products across multiple Florida counties, causing tens of thousands of dollars in losses to retailers between November 2024 and summer 2025.

State AGs Challenge Trump Administration Regulations on Contraception Coverage

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging Trump Administration regulations that expand religious and moral exemptions to no-cost contraception coverage. The brief urges the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court ruling that the regulations are unlawful, citing potential shifts of $73.8 million in costs to individuals.

State AGs Challenge Withholding of Disaster Relief and Transportation Funding

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from three other states, is challenging the Trump Administration's threatened cuts to $900 million in transportation funding and withholding of over $1.3 billion in disaster relief funding. This action seeks to amend an existing lawsuit to include these new funding challenges.