DOJ Probes NY AG Letitia James Over Civil Rights

The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of a federal investigation into whether her office violated the civil rights of former President Donald Trump and others during high-profile prosecutions. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, centers on James’s successful civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, which resulted in a $454 million penalty, and her litigation against the National Rifle Association. James and her attorney have condemned the investigation as politically motivated retribution, while her office has reiterated its commitment to upholding New Yorkers’ rights and denounced any misuse of the justice system. The DOJ has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation. Separately, James is also under federal investigation regarding alleged mortgage fraud. No charges have been filed in either matter.