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Andrea Joy Campbell
@andreajoycampbell· MA· Mar 13, 2025

Neither President Trump nor his Secretary have the power to demolish a congressionally-created department, and as Attorney General but most importantly as a mom, I will continue to hold this Administration accountable for illegal actions…

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 13, 2025

This administration may claim to be stopping waste and fraud, but it is clear that their only mission is to take away the necessary services, resources, and funding that students and their families need.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 12, 2025

This administration may claim to be stopping waste and fraud, but it is clear that their only mission is to take away the necessary services, resources, and funding that students and their families need.

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Andrea Joy Campbell
@andreajoycampbell· MA· Mar 12, 2025

Neither President Trump nor his Secretary have the power to demolish a congressionally-created department, and as Attorney General but most importantly as a mom, I will continue to hold this Administration accountable for illegal actions…

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 12, 2025

This outrageous effort to leave students behind and deprive them of a quality education is reckless and illegal.

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Nick Brown
@nickbrown· WA· Mar 10, 2025

Washington has the right and the responsibility to decide for itself how to use its own resources to keep residents safe and the economy strong.

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Nick Brown
@nickbrown· WA· Mar 10, 2025

The State cannot stand by when elected officials publicly boast that they are breaking state law and putting their own communities at risk.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 9, 2025

What security clearance? Anyway, this is just another attempt to distract from the real work the Attorney General is doing to defend the rights of New Yorkers and all Americans.

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Phil Weiser
@philweiser· CO· Mar 9, 2025

Colorado’s law protecting young people from unscientific and cruel gay conversion therapy practices is humane, smart, and appropriate.

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James Uthmeier
@jamesuthmeier· FL· Mar 8, 2025

Zero tolerance for people who abuse women and girls.

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Kris Mayes
@krismayes· AZ· Mar 8, 2025

So obviously, we will continue to file these lawsuits, continue to protect America from this out-of-control billionaire and president.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 6, 2025

Thousands of probationary federal workers who were illegally fired by Trump spent every day serving our country. They relied on their jobs to put food on the table and care for their families. Now, I'm suing to defend these workers and…

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 5, 2025

The Trump administration's illegal funding freeze jeopardized law enforcement funding, essential health care and childcare services, and other critical programs that millions of Americans rely on.

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Keith Ellison
@keithellison· MN· Mar 5, 2025

I hope that Donald Trump has enough humanity to recognize that releasing Derek Chauvin would cause untold injury to George Floyd’s family.

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Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Mar 5, 2025

I would support her if she ran, I've always supported her in everything she's done. She would be field-clearing.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 5, 2025

The power of the purse belongs to Congress — not the president. I will continue to fight to uphold our laws and protect the vital funding and programs that New Yorkers need.

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James Uthmeier
@jamesuthmeier· FL· Mar 4, 2025

Based on a thorough review of the evidence, I've directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 4, 2025

The de facto denial of services to hard-working Americans is at odds with the President's vows.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 4, 2025

It is simply unconscionable to strip away the services altogether rather than trying to fix an already challenging situation.

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Letitia James
@letitiajames· NY· Mar 4, 2025

President Trump repeatedly promised to protect Social Security as a candidate and vowed not to touch it as president.

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James Uthmeier
@jamesuthmeier· FL· Mar 4, 2025

They chose to come here and set their feet down in this state and we’re going to pursue every tool we have within our legal authority to hold them accountable.

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James Uthmeier
@jamesuthmeier· FL· Mar 4, 2025

People can spin or defend however they want, but in Florida, this type of behavior is viewed as atrocious.

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James Uthmeier
@jamesuthmeier· FL· Mar 4, 2025

These guys have themselves publicly admitted to participating in what very much appears to be soliciting, trafficking, preying upon women around the world.

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Rob Bonta
@robbonta· CA· Mar 3, 2025

Let today’s charges be a warning for all those who abuse their power.

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