Summary
New York Attorney General Letitia James is trying to stop subpoenas from the Trump administration. She claims that the subpoenas, related to cases against President Trump and the National Rifle Association, were issued without proper authority. James also argues that the subpoenas are retaliatory, and a judge has allowed many case documents to be made public.
Key Facts
- New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to block subpoenas from acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone.
- The subpoenas seek records from a civil case against President Trump and a lawsuit involving the National Rifle Association.
- James argues that Sarcone was improperly appointed and lacks authority to issue the subpoenas.
- Many court documents related to this case have been unsealed, or made public, by a federal judge.
- James claims the Trump administration is using the Justice Department for retaliation.
- A federal mortgage fraud case against James, backed by President Trump, is ongoing.
- James is also challenging Sarcone's appointment based on claims that his term as acting U.S. attorney was improperly extended.
- James’ legal team plans to challenge similar appointments in her mortgage fraud case.
