Letitia James: “Shutting down gender-affirming care programs in response to Trump’s executive order would violate state law.”

New Yorkers deserve leaders who are committed to serving their communities, not rewriting rules to hold onto power.

This decision is a painful setback, but it will not be the final word.

Across the country, states are already deep into preparations for the 2026 elections. Now, at the last moment, the federal government is attempting to meddle in those preparations and potentially threaten countless Americans’ right to vote.

This rule is a clear attempt by the federal government to interfere in elections it has no power to control.