[COVID-19 SNAP Benefits]
James: “With tens of millions of individuals out of work and with the nation in the middle of a public health crisis, now is not the time to let 3.1 million people go hungry.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES
NY ATTORNEY GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
[COVID-19\Domestic Violence]
More than 10 million individuals per year are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. While social isolation is necessary amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it may aggravate what is already a widespread problem.
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LAUNCHES CORONAVIRUS HATE CRIMES HOTLINE
[Coronavirus Hate Crimes]
In the last week alone, there have been numerous reports in New York of Asian Americans being harassed or physically assaulted as a result of this pandemic.
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL IMPLORES TRUMP TO HALT PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
[Coronavirus Pandemic\Public Charge Rule]
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, immigrants should be encouraged to access health insurance and medical care, but the Trump Administration’s rule does the opposite.
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BRONX NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS PROBATION IN ELECTION FRAUD SCHEME
[Election Fraud\Anna Mendez]
NYC Dept. of Investigation’s Margaret Garnett: “Corrupting the election process is a crime that deserves a serious penalty.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES FIGHTS TRUMP’S ATTEMPT TO BAR ASYLUM-SEEKERS
[Immigration\Trump Administration]
Attorney General James: “The Trump Administration’s efforts to repeatedly increase the requirements for asylum-seekers to seek refuge has endangered the lives of tens of thousands of individuals.”
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MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR WARREN: PUBLIC ADVOCATE WILLIAMS IS A “RELENTLESS ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE” WHO DESERVES RE-ELECTION
[New York News\Public Advocate Election]
Senator Elizabeth Warren: Long before this job, and even before he was elected to represent Brooklyn on the City Council, Jumaane was a relentless advocate for justice…Jumaane saw the inequities in our society and rolled up his sleeves to do something about them…Jumaane has been an outstanding Public Advocate since his historic election in February, but his pro-Trump, special-interest-backed opponent is trying to undo all the progress we’ve made.
Photo: Jumaane Williams Campaign\Action Network
ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES JOINS STATES DEFENDING VERMONT’S GUN SAFETY LAW BANNING LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES
[Gun Violence]
Attorney General Letitia James: “In New York, we restricted large-capacity magazines because they put our communities at great risk and we have a responsibility and a right to protect our residents. We will do everything in our power to uphold these critical and commonsense public safety measures and prevent gun violence.”
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CROWN HEIGHTS SHOOTING LEAVES FOUR DEAD, THREE WOUNDED, AT REPORTEDLY ILLEGAL GAMBLING SITE
[Gun Violence]
Attorney General James: “Once again, senseless gun violence in our communities has claimed the lives of several individuals. The shooting this morning in Crown Heights is deeply upsetting.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES: NYC HAS RECEIVED $1.6 MILLION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING GRANTS
[Housing\Housing grants]
Attorney General James: “If we are to meaningfully address the affordable housing crisis, we need all partners at the table working together. This grant goes a long way towards helping local governments partner with community-based organizations to meet their local housing needs. Future generations of New Yorkers only stand to gain through innovative solutions supported through programs such as this.”
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