Letitia James: “No matter how the administration tries to justify it, the law and our Constitution are clear that the president does not…”

The Constitution is clear. Every person living in the United States, regardless of immigration status, must be counted in the Census.

Every New Yorker deserves to know that when they report a crime, it will be investigated fully and fairly. The Governor has entrusted my office with this investigation, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.

What this young woman has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable. I'm holding her in my heart and in my prayers. To her, and to all survivors: you're not alone. We stand with you.

We stopped the Trump administration's Census attacks in 2020, and we're exploring our legal options to fight back again.