⚖️State vs. Federal: When Attorneys General Become Constitutional Defenders
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Twenty-two state attorneys general formed an unprecedented legal resistance coalition on February 4, 2025, filing coordinated lawsuits challenging Trump administration overreach. Led by New York AG Letitia James and California AG Rob Bonta, the coalition argues federal policies violate state sovereignty, individual rights, and constitutional limits on executive power.
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Why This Matters
Your State Protection:
State attorneys general serve as your last line of defense when federal policies violate constitutional rights—understanding their role helps you know who fights for you in court.
Your Federalism Rights:
The Tenth Amendment reserves powers to states that the federal government cannot override—these legal battles determine what protections your state can maintain.
Your Legal Standing:
State AG lawsuits directly affect whether federal policies take effect in your state, making these court cases crucial for your daily life and rights.
Your Democratic Participation:
Electing state attorneys general becomes more important when they serve as constitutional checks against federal overreach affecting your community.
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Which constitutional amendment do the AGs primarily cite in their federal overreach lawsuits?
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How much federal health funding did Trump slash in March 2025, sparking AG lawsuits?
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On which date did 19 state AGs sue to block Trump's election overhaul executive order?
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Which office did the coalition sue over the illegal pause of federal assistance funding?
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How many attorneys general challenged Trump's birthright citizenship order on January 21, 2025?
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How much federal funding does New York's Department of Health receive that was threatened by OMB cuts?
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What constitutional principle do AGs cite regarding OMB's funding pause authority?
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Which Washington state AG warned that Trump actions put the country near a "constitutional crisis"?
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How many lawsuits has Washington AG Nick Brown filed against Trump since taking office in January 2025?
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How much money in New York state funding was threatened by HHS clawbacks in March 2025?
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Which constitutional amendment do AGs cite in challenging Trump's birthright citizenship order?
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The AG coalition has successfully blocked several Trump policies through court injunctions.
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The OMB funding pause affected only discretionary federal programs, not mandatory spending.
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