On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
New York Attorney General
22 things Letitia James said, verbatim, from June 9, 2026 to October 3, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Supports
“lead a process guided by the facts and the law”
BBC News Hochul hands the Cornell fraternity rape case to Attorney General Letitia James ›
Others on this question
“I feel badly for whoever she’s looking at because they won’t get a fair shake.”
“I support the appointment of Attorney General James and I trust that she will examine the facts and apply the law”
More on the record
As printed
“After losing at the Supreme Court, the administration is once again trying to illegally raise taxes on families and businesses with a new round of tariffs.”
on twenty-five states suing over a new round of Trump tariffs
Washington Examiner Twenty-five states sue Trump administration over latest round of global tariffs ›
As printed
“Paramount’s unlawful merger with Warner Bros. would mean more expensive theater tickets, higher cable bills, fewer opportunities for workers, and fewer original stories shared with audiences across the country,”
on predicted consumer and worker costs from the merger
The Daily Wire Judge Throws Hollywood’s Biggest Media Deal Into Limbo ›
As printed
“stand firm in our belief that masked agents do not make New York safer and our offices are reviewing all legal options at this time.”
As printed
“Instead of helping families struggling with the rising cost of living, this administration is trying to turn antipoverty programs against the people they’re supposed to serve,”
on states suing to block federal sharing of social service recipients' personal data
ABC News States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits ›
As printed
“Today a court put an end to this administration’s illegal attempt to destroy this critical program and the many jobs it makes possible,”
on a federal court blocking Trump's proclamation targeting the H-1B visa program
Blaze Media Federal judge strikes down Trump's key H-1B proclamation ›
As printed
“James' office noted that HHS highlighted New York as one of four states responsible for half of all civil recoveries nationwide in fiscal year 2025. The attorney general also pointed to several recent Medicaid fraud prosecutions, including multimillion-dollar fraud cases announced in recent weeks.”
on New York's Medicaid fraud unit losing federal funding over enforcement disputes
Latest Political News on Fox News Letitia James hammered after NY Medicaid fraud unit funding frozen over ineffective enforcement ›
As printed
“TRUMP SAYS ANTI-FRAUD EFFORTS ARE UNCOVERING BILLIONS IN WASTE, CLAIMS SAVINGS COULD BALANCE BUDGET Meanwhile, federal prosecutors in New York said they are expanding efforts to investigate Medicaid fraud and patient abuse.”
Latest Political News on Fox News Letitia James hammered after NY Medicaid fraud unit funding frozen over ineffective enforcement ›
As printed
“I see the courage that is embodied in Zohran, and that’s why I am supporting him,”
As printed
“He is a leader fighting for a better future for this city, and he, like me, knows what it’s like to be attacked, to be called names, to be threatened, to be harassed,”
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts Letitia James Rips Mamdani For Blowing Up Dem Establishment ›
As printed
“What we have to do is sit down and work with the left-leaning part of the party and see if we can come to some sort of understanding going forward,”
on Mamdani-aligned candidates defeating establishment Democrats in NYC primaries
Truthout Mamdani Allies Defeat Establishment Democrats in NYC Congressional Primaries ›
As printed
“all of us are a little frustrated with the Democratic Party. But you don't blow it up. That's what MAGA has done.”
USA Today Hunter Biden criticizes establishment politics in post on NY primaries ›
As printed
“Some of the candidates that he has supported are individuals who do not understand the politics of New York City, the cultural differences from district to district, who have not been part of the history and the struggle of some of these districts, and are relatively new to the body politic,”
on Mamdani-backed candidates unfamiliar with individual NYC districts
CNN The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment ›
As printed
“USPS has no authority to decide who can and cannot vote by mail.”
on a 25-state lawsuit arguing USPS is overstepping into election administration
PBS NewsHour Judge lifts major obstacle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge ahead of midterms ›
As printed
“unconstitutional attempt to seize control of our elections”
As printed
“This executive order would have caused chaos for states, election officials, and voters across the country. It has no place in our nation,”
on a judge blocking Trump's order limiting voting by mail
NPR Topics: Politics A federal judge in Boston blocks key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail ›
As printed
“It’s a political merger. It’s the product of the president’s engagement in private business affairs,”
Associated Press A judge hits pause on Paramount-Warner merger, giving states 2 weeks to fight $81B deal ›
As printed
“By ignoring our laws, Kalshi is running an illegal operation and harming New Yorkers in the process.”
on New York's lawsuit against Kalshi for allegedly running illegal gambling
Futurism Kalshi Sued for Running Illegal Gambling Operation ›
As printed
“No matter what they call themselves, prediction markets like Kalshi are gambling platforms, plain and simple,”
Futurism Kalshi Sued for Running Illegal Gambling Operation ›
As printed
“no one should feel threatened in their place of worship.”
The Forward Assailant attacks congregant, guard at NYC Shabbat services ›
As printed
“We have to change what is happening in our city.”
The Forward Stabbing of Jewish man in Manhattan prompts calls for Mamdani to turn down temperature ›
As printed
“a massive company with unprecedented power and influence over news and entertainment across the globe”
PBS News Hour - Politics 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition' ›
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