Positions and record
The Economy
Jobs, prices and the cost of living.
- Supports keeping costs down for New Yorkers
- Supports action against online platforms that raise costs on customers
“She is laser-focused on keeping costs down for New Yorkers, including from online platforms that would try to raise costs on their customers.”
What this means for youExpect continued consumer-protection cases against companies accused of unfair pricing. The Attorney General enforces these laws but doesn't set taxes or prices.
Health Care
Health insurance, costs and access to care.
- Supports recovering money from companies that harmed New Yorkers' access to health care, such as opioid makers and nursing homes
“Letitia has secured billions of dollars from individuals and corporations who have taken advantage of New Yorkers and tried to deprive them of their health care access, including more than $3 billion from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their roles in the deadly opioid epidemic and more than $70 million in settlements from neglectful nursing homes.”
What this means for youExpect more lawsuits and settlements against health care companies and providers accused of wrongdoing. Settlement money is often directed to programs such as opioid treatment.
Income and Wealth Gap
How income and wealth are distributed, including taxes and wages.
- Supports fair wages and access to good-paying jobs
- Supports protecting the rights of union workers
“Letitia is fighting for New Yorkers to have fair wages and access to good-paying jobs, while protecting the men and women of organized labor.”
What this means for youExpect continued wage-theft and labor-law cases against employers. The Attorney General enforces wage laws but doesn't set the minimum wage.
Immigration
Immigration levels, enforcement, and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- Supports legal action to protect immigrants against federal immigration enforcement she calls illegal
“Letitia has led the fight to protect immigrants in New York and across the country against the Trump administration’s chaotic and illegal immigration activities.”
What this means for youThe state would likely keep suing the federal government over immigration enforcement actions. Outcomes would depend on the courts.
Crime
Crime, policing and public safety.
- Supports action against gun violence, illegal firearms and ghost guns
“Letitia is working tirelessly to protect New Yorkers from gun violence, illegal firearms and ghost guns.”
What this means for youExpect continued enforcement and lawsuits targeting illegal gun sales and untraceable ghost guns. Day-to-day policing stays with local police and district attorneys.
Not yet on record: The Situation in Iran, Gas Prices, Abortion, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, AI Data Centers, Climate Change.
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