Letitia James: “We believe that everyone counts and therefore everyone should be counted. And we are -- this is a victory for democracy…”

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.

With significant new resources for our communities and comprehensive restrictions on Meta's platforms for young people, we are taking a major step towards breaking the cycle of social media addiction.

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.