[Supreme Court News\DACA]
New York Attorney General Letitia James: “I am proud to stand with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and all the other groups who have fought tirelessly to protect DACA. Together, we are jointly opposing the Trump Administration’s arbitrary and capricious attempt to put the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals in jeopardy.
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[New York News\Landlord Fraud]
NY Attorney General James: “Not only did these landlords fraudulently enrich themselves and steal from taxpayers, but did so while underpaying their workers. We are holding these defendants accountable and will continue to protect workers’ rights by making sure that developers and landlords who receive these specific tax incentives live up to their end of the bargain by paying workers what they’re owed.”
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[New York News\Early Voting Hotline]
Attorney General James. “Early voting is a commonsense measure that will provide greater accessibility and convenience to New Yorkers across the state and ensure that they have ample time to cast their ballot and make their voices heard. We are opening our Election Protection Hotline every day of early voting to protect every New Yorkers’ fundamental right and ensure our first early vote is a successful one. I urge all New Yorkers to vote early.”
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[Social Media News\ Facebook Antitrust Investigation]
NY Attorney General Letitia James: “Our investigation now has the support of 47 attorneys general from around the nation, who are all concerned that Facebook may have put consumer data at risk, reduced the quality of consumers’ choices, and increased the price of advertising. As we continue our investigation, we will use every investigative tool at our disposal to determine whether Facebook’s actions stifled competition and put users at risk.”
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[Immigration News]
Attorney General James: “The history of our nation is inextricably tied to our immigrant communities, and because of today’s decision, so too will be our future. Once again, the courts have thwarted the Trump Administration’s attempts to enact rules that violate both our laws and our values.”
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[Education\Student Loan Debt Crisis]
Attorney General Letitia James: “Despite a decade of honorable public service to our state and this nation, hard-working New Yorkers have been left with nothing but the runaround and broken promises. PHEAA’s abuses have not only denied these dedicated public servants the benefits they have earned, but have undermined the goals of the loan forgiveness program.”
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[Marijuana News]
Attorney General James: “As the marketplace for legal cannabis-related business evolves, federal regulations governing the banking system must keep pace. It’s not only commonsense to fold a growing multi-billion-dollar industry under the regulated banking sector, but it’s also a matter of public safety.”
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[Gun Control News]
Attorney General Letitia James: “The proliferation of these types of weapons has not only caused indescribable suffering across the country, but gravely endanger every New Yorker. We must make sure that these illegal and untraceable guns are not built in New York.”
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[Consumer Protection News]
NY AG James: “The CFPB’s proposed rule puts the interests of debt collectors ahead of consumers. Too many New Yorkers suffer from harassment and abuse at the hands of debt collectors. Rather than reign them in, the CFPB is proposing to give them new avenues to do harm by allowing debt collectors to contact consumers using social media and email.”
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[Employment Discrimination]
NY Attorney General James: “This proposed rule legitimizes discrimination and is an affront to our values. We will not allow this administration to turn back the clock on civil rights without a vigorous fight. They would do well to remember that in America, our diversity is our strength and that hate has no home here.”
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