Democrats demand DHS documents in investigation into Rohingya refugee’s death Lawmakers condemn agency for ‘obstructing the pursuit of justice’ over death of nearly blind Nurul Amin Shah Alam The Guardian - US · Sep 4
Amazon Sued by FTC and 22 States Over Alleged $20 Billion Advertising Overcharge Scheme Amazon is facing a new federal lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly manipulating its advertising auctions and overcharging more than 1.2 million advertisers by more than $20 billion. Clever Dude · Sep 1
Musk's X Loses First Amendment Lawsuit Over New York's Controversial 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' A federal judge dismissed X Corp.'s lawsuit against New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act', ruling that transparency mandates do not infringe on free speech. International Business Times UK · Aug 29
Elon Musk's X Loses First Amendment Challenge to New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act' Musk's X Corp., along with other social media companies operating in the state, must disclose whether and how it defines hate speech and disinformation. Reason · Aug 28
Judge Throws Out Elon Musk's First Amendment Lawsuit Against New York Hate Speech Law With Prejudice A federal court dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit against New York's transparency law, requiring social media platforms to disclose content moderation practices. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Nassau County, Not Madison or Steuben, Is Long Island's Real ICE Holdout — And a Federal Judge Just Sided With New York New York's Aug. 25 ICE-partnership deadline has passed. A federal judge upheld the ban, but Nassau, Long Island's real holdout, still hasn't complied. Latin Times · Aug 27
Trump Faces Threat to 40 Wall Street After Letitia James Vows To Seize Assets Over $354 Million Judgement Trump's New York property empire, including 40 Wall Street, may face asset seizure as Letitia James pursues a $354 million judgement. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
New York Subpoenas Four Counties as State Ban on Local ICE 287(g) Cooperation Takes Effect The subpoenas were sent to Nassau, Rensselaer, Broome and Steuben counties, according to the office of New York's Attorney General Latin Times · Aug 26
Trump and Michael Cohen reunited on air after their public fallout. Trump praised Cohen for recanting his testimony against him: ‘A brave thing’ They seem to be friends again. We Got This Covered · Aug 24
Prosecutors use James Comey’s own book in case of ‘8647’ message they claim threatened Trump Comey, a longtime critic of the president, denies all charges made against him The Independent UK · Aug 20
CMS Admitted Its NY Medicaid Fraud Number Was Wrong. The Crackdown Continued Anyway. CMS admitted its Medicaid fraud claim against New York was off by a factor of ten. Weeks later, Washington cut the state's fraud-fighting funds anyway. Latin Times · Aug 17
Gold Bar Scam Has Cost New Yorkers Over $100 Million — Seniors Are Being Warned New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers, particularly older adults, about an increasingly common scheme known as a “gold bar scam” that has resulted in significant financial losses across the state. Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 17
New York Attorney General Warns of Gold Bar Scam That Has Cost Victims More Than $100 Million New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on August 7, 2026, warning New Yorkers about an increasingly common fraud known as the “gold bar scam,” which disproportionately targets older adults. The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 10
25 US states sue Trump over fresh tariffs on 60 trading partners A coalition of 25 US states has sued the Donald Trump administration over its new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including India, calling them illegal and an attempt to replace earlier import taxes struck down by the US Supreme Court in February, The Guardian… The Times of India · Aug 4
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 Federal Judge Blocks New York ICE Mask Ban While Upholding Local Police Restrictions A federal judge blocked New York's ICE mask ban, citing constitutional issues, while upholding state restrictions on local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3 US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners Coalition of 25 states asks US Court of International Trade to halt tariffs and declare them them unlawful
Reason · Jul 31 New York Wants a $36 Billion Cut From Kalshi, Calling It an 'Illegal Gambling Operation' Casting Kalshi as an out-of-control gambling platform makes it easier for the state to take money from the company and its users.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Kalshi Calls New York Lawsuit 'Political Theater': What Happened? New York sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, seeking to shut down its operations in the state and pursue financial relief that gaming attorney Daniel Wallach estimates could total at least $36 billion.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 New York sues online prediction markets giant Kalshi New York's attorney general has sued betting platform Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business. The lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi's operations and impose significant financial penalties on the company. Prediction markets like Kalshi are facing scrutiny over allegations of corruption and insider trading. New York officials argue these platforms…
The Independent UK · Jul 31 New York sues Kalshi and labels prediction market platform an ‘illegal gambling operation’ A tangle of lawsuits is growing as states try to use their gambling laws to shut down Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction market operators
The Economic Times · Jul 31 New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling New York's attorney general has sued Kalshi, alleging its prediction market platform operates illegally. The state claims Kalshi lacks a required gambling license to offer such services. This action follows similar lawsuits filed against other prediction market operators in New York. Kalshi previously sought an injunction against state enforcement but…
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28 New York Attorney General Urges Congress to Tighten Cryptocurrency Oversight, Warns Proposed Federal Bill Would Weaken State Enforcement New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to strengthen federal oversight of cryptocurrency markets, arguing that existing gaps leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and financial losses. In testimony submitted to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, James said cryptocurrency scams have cost Americans billions of dollars and noted…
The Conversation · Jul 24 South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock South Dakota is having trouble enforcing a law banning advertising about abortion pills. On July 17, 2026, less than three weeks after the ban took effect on July 1, U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler issued an injunction blocking its enforcement.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 New Jersey Attorney General to Continue Investigation Into FIFA After World Cup New York’s Letitia James and New Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport sent subpoenas to soccer’s governing body in late May regarding its ticketing practices.
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 15 New York AG Charges Long Island Man With Fraudulently Collecting Over $100,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG).