The Office of the New York State Attorney General works to protect New Yorkers, combats crime, ensures public safety, defends civil rights, fights for workers, safeguards our environment, and more.

Office of the New York State Attorney General The Capitol Albany NY 12224-0341 Phone: 1-800-771-7755

Office of the New York State Attorney General The Capitol Albany NY 12224-0341 Phone: 1-800-771-7755

The attorney general of New York is the chief legal officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the Department of Law of the state government. [1] The office has existed in various forms since 1626, originally established under the Dutch colonial government of New Netherland.

Feb 3, 2025 · The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order that seeks to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender ...

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Letitia Ann James (born October 18, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2019 as the attorney general of New York (NYAG), having won the 2018 election to succeed Barbara Underwood. A member of the Democratic Party, James is the first African American and first woman to be elected New York Attorney General. [1] [2]

Feb 3, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday told hospitals that they would be violating state law if they stop offering gender-affirming care for people under age 19 in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at curtailing federal funding for such treatments.. In a letter, James, a Democrat, told health care …

The Attorney General serves the public interest of all New Yorkers in matters affecting their daily lives, enforcing laws to protect consumers, tenants, patients, workers, investors, and charitable donors.

Feb 4, 2025 · NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the offices of the Attorney General on Jan. 8, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images, FILE