• Attorneys General Spearhead Sweeping Policy Changes to Tackle Pressing Issues

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Attorneys General Spearhead Sweeping Policy Changes to Tackle Pressing Issues

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  • In recent days, there have been significant developments involving the Attorneys General at both the state and federal levels, particularly highlighting the proactive stances and policy changes implemented by these top law enforcement officials.

    At the state level, New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been actively engaged in several high-profile cases. On February 10, 2025, Attorney General James secured over $6.9 million in refunds from CityMD for New Yorkers who were wrongfully charged for COVID-19 testing. This move underscores her commitment to protecting consumers from unfair practices[1].

    In addition to this, Attorney General James has been involved in various other significant actions. She led a multistate coalition in suing to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s alleged attacks on Americans, and she also filed motions to halt the Trump Administration’s funding freeze, which was deemed reckless and illegal. Her office has also released reports on several investigations into deaths, including those of Christopher Ferguson, Sabeeh Alalkawi, Caesar Robinson, and Ervin Zacarias Antonio Agustin[1].

    On the federal front, Pamela Bondi, the newly sworn-in United States Attorney General, has made headlines with her immediate and sweeping policy changes. On her first day in office, February 5, 2025, Attorney General Bondi issued 14 memoranda to DOJ employees, outlining new priorities and procedures. One of the key changes involves the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), where the focus will now be on investigations related to foreign bribery that facilitates the operations of cartels and transnational criminal organizations. This shift allows local U.S. Attorney Offices to initiate and charge such cases without needing authorization from the Fraud Section of the DOJ’s Criminal Division in Washington, D.C.[2][4].

    Attorney General Bondi’s new policies also emphasize immigration enforcement, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, and protecting law enforcement personnel. These changes reflect a broader strategy to tackle complex and interconnected criminal activities more effectively[4].

    Furthermore, Bondi’s approach to FCPA enforcement includes relaxing internal procedures, giving more autonomy to local U.S. Attorney Offices to handle cases associated with cartels and transnational criminal organizations. This move is expected to streamline the process and enhance the DOJ’s ability to combat these serious crimes[2][4].

    These recent actions by both state and federal Attorneys General highlight their proactive roles in addressing a wide range of critical issues, from consumer protection and civil rights to combating transnational crime and ensuring the integrity of federal laws.
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