NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

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NY Attorney General Letitia James: Standing Up for Workers, Consumers, and Families

In the face of political attacks and dismissed cases tied to mortgage-fraud claims pushed by the Trump administration, New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to do the job New Yorkers elected her to do: protect consumers, workers, and families. Affectionally referred to as Tish James, she continues to take decisive action to protect working families, immigrants, and consumers across the state. In a series of recent moves, AG James has pushed back against federal policies that threaten essential services, secured major restitution for consumers harmed by corporate misconduct, and defended food assistance for New York’s most vulnerable residents.

Defending Immigrant Workers and Essential Services

Attorney General James recently joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications—an unprecedented increase that would effectively dismantle the program for public institutions and nonprofits. The H-1B visa program allows highly skilled immigrants to work temporarily in the U.S., filling critical roles as doctors, nurses, teachers, researchers, engineers, and other professionals.

New York is home to more than 13,000 H-1B workers, many of whom are employed in health care, education, technology, finance, and the arts. AG James warned that the fee hike would worsen existing labor shortages, particularly in underserved and rural communities already facing severe shortages of doctors, nurses, and educators. The lawsuit argues the administration’s action is unlawful, bypassed required rulemaking, and violates federal law. If blocked, it would protect access to health care, education, and essential services for millions of New Yorkers.

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Helping Consumers Get Money Back from Google

Attorney General James also issued a consumer alert related to a massive $700 million settlement with Google over anticompetitive practices in the Google Play Store. The settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging Google abused its monopoly power to overcharge consumers and restrict competition, often taking up to 30% in fees on app purchases and in-app payments.

Most consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 will receive payments automatically, beginning December 2, 2025, through PayPal or Venmo—no claim form required in most cases. For those who don’t receive automatic payments or prefer another method, a supplemental claims process will be available. AG James is encouraging eligible New Yorkers to stay informed so they don’t miss out on restitution they’re owed.

Protecting SNAP Benefits During the Holidays

In another major win, Attorney General James successfully secured a court order blocking federal efforts to penalize states over their administration of SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The administration had attempted to impose millions of dollars in fines and previously moved to cut off SNAP access for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents.

A federal judge temporarily blocked these penalties, ensuring New York’s SNAP program can continue operating without disruption while the case moves forward. The decision protects food assistance for families, seniors, refugees, and others who rely on SNAP—especially critical during the holiday season when food insecurity often rises.

A Consistent Focus on Equity and Accountability

Taken together, these actions underscore Attorney General Letitia James’ continued focus on equity, fairness, and accountability—whether standing up to unlawful federal policies, holding powerful corporations accountable, or protecting basic needs like food and health care. For New York communities, particularly working-class and immigrant families, these efforts have real, day-to-day impact.

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