New york ag
You're referring to the New York Attorney General (AG)!
The New York Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the state of New York, responsible for enforcing state laws and regulations, as well as representing the state in legal matters. The AG is also responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases involving fraud, consumer protection, and other crimes.
Here are some key responsibilities of the New York Attorney General:
- Enforcing state laws: The AG is responsible for enforcing state laws, including those related to consumer protection, environmental protection, and antitrust laws.
- Representing the state: The AG represents the state in legal matters, including lawsuits, appeals, and negotiations with other parties.
- Investigating and prosecuting crimes: The AG investigates and prosecutes cases involving fraud, consumer protection, and other crimes, including white-collar crimes, environmental crimes, and public corruption.
- Protecting consumers: The AG's office has a Consumer Protection Bureau that investigates and resolves consumer complaints, enforces consumer protection laws, and provides education and outreach to consumers.
- Regulating industries: The AG's office regulates various industries, including banking, insurance, and securities, to ensure they operate fairly and in compliance with state laws.
Some notable cases and initiatives led by the New York Attorney General include:
- Investigating and prosecuting the Trump Foundation: In 2018, the AG's office sued the Trump Foundation, alleging that it had engaged in illegal self-dealing and misused charitable funds.
- Investigating and prosecuting the opioid crisis: The AG's office has launched several investigations and lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and distributors, alleging that they contributed to the opioid epidemic.
- Protecting consumers from scams: The AG's office has launched several initiatives to protect consumers from scams, including a "Scam Alert" system that allows consumers to report suspected scams.
The current Attorney General of New York is Letitia James, who was elected in 2018 and took office in 2019.